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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.67, 996.66 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.67, 996.66 and 225.78 is: 338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.67 : 996.66 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.67/996.66 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.67x = 996.66 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.67x = 225,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,025.89/664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.56

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