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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.21, 996.36 and 201.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.21, 996.36 and 201.96 is: 302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.21 : 996.36 = 201.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.21/996.36 = 201.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.21x = 996.36 × 201.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.21x = 201,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,224.87/664.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.95

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