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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.33, 996.47 and 225.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.33, 996.47 and 225.57 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.33 : 996.47 = 225.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.33/996.47 = 225.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.33x = 996.47 × 225.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.33x = 224,773.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,773.74/664.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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