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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.28, 990.52 and 227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.28, 990.52 and 227.38 is: 341.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.28 : 990.52 = 227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.28/990.52 = 227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.28x = 990.52 × 227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.28x = 225,224.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,224.44/660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.10

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