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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.68, 997.24 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.68, 997.24 and 225.98 is: 339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.68 : 997.24 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.68/997.24 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.68x = 997.24 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.68x = 225,356.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,356.30/664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.04

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