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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.36, 990.68 and 227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.36, 990.68 and 227.46 is: 341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.36 : 990.68 = 227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.36/990.68 = 227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.36x = 990.68 × 227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.36x = 225,338.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,338.94/660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.24

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