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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.23, 996.49 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.23, 996.49 and 219.51 is: 329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.23 : 996.49 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.23/996.49 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.23x = 996.49 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.23x = 218,739.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,739.52/664.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.31

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