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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.02, 990.06 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.02, 990.06 and 227.18 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.02 : 990.06 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.02/990.06 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.02x = 990.06 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.02x = 224,921.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,921.83/660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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