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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664, 996.24 and 208

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664, 996.24 and 208 is: 312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664 : 996.24 = 208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664/996.24 = 208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664x = 996.24 × 208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664x = 207,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,217.92/664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.08

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