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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.10, 996.13 and 225.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.10, 996.13 and 225.21 is: 337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.10 : 996.13 = 225.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.10/996.13 = 225.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.10x = 996.13 × 225.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.10x = 224,342.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,342.45/664.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.81

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