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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.30, 990.02 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.30, 990.02 and 227.22 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.30 : 990.02 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.30/990.02 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.30x = 990.02 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.30x = 224,952.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,952.34/660.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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