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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.32, 990.32 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.32, 990.32 and 227.36 is: 340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.32 : 990.32 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.32/990.32 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.32x = 990.32 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.32x = 225,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,159.16/660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.98

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