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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.41, 996.58 and 202.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.41, 996.58 and 202.17 is: 303.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.41 : 996.58 = 202.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.41/996.58 = 202.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.41x = 996.58 × 202.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.41x = 201,478.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,478.58/664.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.24

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