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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.21, 996.22 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.21, 996.22 and 225.42 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.21 : 996.22 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.21/996.22 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.21x = 996.22 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.21x = 224,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,567.91/664.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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