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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.27, 990.47 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.27, 990.47 and 227.43 is: 341.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.27 : 990.47 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.27/990.47 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.27x = 990.47 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.27x = 225,261.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,261.45/660.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.17

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