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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.37, 996.75 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.37, 996.75 and 202.20 is: 303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.37 : 996.75 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.37/996.75 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.37x = 996.75 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.37x = 201,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,542.85/664.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.36

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