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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.30, 990.56 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.30, 990.56 and 227.34 is: 341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.30 : 990.56 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.30/990.56 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.30x = 990.56 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.30x = 225,193.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,193.91/660.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.05

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