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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.66, 996.86 and 202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.66, 996.86 and 202.31 is: 303.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.66 : 996.86 = 202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.66/996.86 = 202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.66x = 996.86 × 202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.66x = 201,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,670.06/664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.42

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