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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.64, 996.57 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.64, 996.57 and 202.30 is: 303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.64 : 996.57 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.64/996.57 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.64x = 996.57 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.64x = 201,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,603.62/664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.33

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