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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.22, 989.66 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.22, 989.66 and 227.10 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.22 : 989.66 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.22/989.66 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.22x = 989.66 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.22x = 224,751.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,751.79/660.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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