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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.08, 996.22 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.08, 996.22 and 225.20 is: 337.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.08 : 996.22 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.08/996.22 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.08x = 996.22 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.08x = 224,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,348.74/664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.83

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