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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.29, 996.22 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.29, 996.22 and 225.45 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.29 : 996.22 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.29/996.22 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.29x = 996.22 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.29x = 224,597.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,597.80/664.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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