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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.96, 995.92 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.96, 995.92 and 225.24 is: 337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.96 : 995.92 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.96/995.92 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.96x = 995.92 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.96x = 224,321.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,321.02/663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.85

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