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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.12, 990.09 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.12, 990.09 and 227.40 is: 341.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.12 : 990.09 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.12/990.09 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.12x = 990.09 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.12x = 225,146.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,146.47/660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.07

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