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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.85, 997.33 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.85, 997.33 and 225.93 is: 338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.85 : 997.33 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.85/997.33 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.85x = 997.33 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.85x = 225,323.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,323.11/664.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.91

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