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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.63, 997.11 and 225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.63, 997.11 and 225.91 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.63 : 997.11 = 225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.63/997.11 = 225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.63x = 997.11 × 225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.63x = 225,255.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,255.99/664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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