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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.97, 996.11 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.97, 996.11 and 225.20 is: 337.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.97 : 996.11 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.97/996.11 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.97x = 996.11 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.97x = 224,317.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,317.87/663.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.84

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