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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.59, 996.51 and 202.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.59, 996.51 and 202.23 is: 303.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.59 : 996.51 = 202.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.59/996.51 = 202.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.59x = 996.51 × 202.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.59x = 201,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,527.20/664.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.23

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