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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.04, 990.28 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.04, 990.28 and 227.20 is: 340.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.04 : 990.28 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.04/990.28 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.04x = 990.28 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.04x = 224,991.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,991.62/660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.88

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