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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.30, 990.60 and 227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.30, 990.60 and 227.46 is: 341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.30 : 990.60 = 227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.30/990.60 = 227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.30x = 990.60 × 227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.30x = 225,316.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,316.92/660.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.24

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