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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.25, 990.50 and 227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.25, 990.50 and 227.41 is: 341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.25 : 990.50 = 227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.25/990.50 = 227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.25x = 990.50 × 227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.25x = 225,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,245.99/660.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.15

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