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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.18, 990.82 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.18, 990.82 and 227.64 is: 341.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.18 : 990.82 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.18/990.82 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.18x = 990.82 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.18x = 225,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,550.26/660.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.65

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