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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.53, 996.77 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.53, 996.77 and 225.68 is: 338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.53 : 996.77 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.53/996.77 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.53x = 996.77 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.53x = 224,951.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,951.05/664.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.51

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