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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.21, 990.08 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.21, 990.08 and 227.26 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.21 : 990.08 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.21/990.08 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.21x = 990.08 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.21x = 225,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,005.58/660.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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