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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.96, 990.03 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.96, 990.03 and 227 is: 340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.96 : 990.03 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.96/990.03 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.96x = 990.03 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.96x = 224,736.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,736.81/659.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.53

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