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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.09, 989.52 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.09, 989.52 and 227.14 is: 340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.09 : 989.52 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.09/989.52 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.09x = 989.52 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.09x = 224,759.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,759.57/660.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.50

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