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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.46, 996.71 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.46, 996.71 and 202.25 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.46 : 996.71 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.46/996.71 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.46x = 996.71 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.46x = 201,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,578.60/664.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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