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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.23, 990.39 and 227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.23, 990.39 and 227.38 is: 341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.23 : 990.39 = 227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.23/990.39 = 227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.23x = 990.39 × 227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.23x = 225,188.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,188.79/660.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.08

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