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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.16, 990.30 and 227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.16, 990.30 and 227.31 is: 340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.16 : 990.30 = 227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.16/990.30 = 227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.16x = 990.30 × 227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.16x = 225,109.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,109.66/660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.99

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