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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.38, 996.69 and 225.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.38, 996.69 and 225.59 is: 338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.38 : 996.69 = 225.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.38/996.69 = 225.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.38x = 996.69 × 225.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.38x = 224,838.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,838.31/664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.42

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