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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.13, 996.36 and 225.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.13, 996.36 and 225.41 is: 338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.13 : 996.36 = 225.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.13/996.36 = 225.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.13x = 996.36 × 225.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.13x = 224,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,588.38/664.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.17

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