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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.45, 996.72 and 202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.45, 996.72 and 202.27 is: 303.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.45 : 996.72 = 202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.45/996.72 = 202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.45x = 996.72 × 202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.45x = 201,601.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,601.57/664.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.41

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