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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.50, 996.75 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.50, 996.75 and 208.50 is: 312.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.50 : 996.75 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.50/996.75 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.50x = 996.75 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.50x = 207,822.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,822.38/664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.75

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