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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.07, 989.90 and 227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.07, 989.90 and 227.13 is: 340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.07 : 989.90 = 227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.07/989.90 = 227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.07x = 989.90 × 227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.07x = 224,835.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,835.99/660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.62

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