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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.20, 990.41 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.20, 990.41 and 227.25 is: 340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.20 : 990.41 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.20/990.41 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.20x = 990.41 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.20x = 225,069.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,069.54/660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.91

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