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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.66, 996.30 and 225.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.66, 996.30 and 225.58 is: 338.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.66 : 996.30 = 225.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.66/996.30 = 225.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.66x = 996.30 × 225.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.66x = 224,745.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,745.35/664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.14

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