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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.64, 996.96 and 202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.64, 996.96 and 202.42 is: 303.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.64 : 996.96 = 202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.64/996.96 = 202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.64x = 996.96 × 202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.64x = 201,803.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,803.63/664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.63

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