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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.03, 996.05 and 225.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.03, 996.05 and 225.77 is: 338.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.03 : 996.05 = 225.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.03/996.05 = 225.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.03x = 996.05 × 225.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.03x = 224,878.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,878.21/664.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.66

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