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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.65, 996.84 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.65, 996.84 and 225.90 is: 338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.65 : 996.84 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.65/996.84 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.65x = 996.84 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.65x = 225,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,186.16/664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.80

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