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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.41, 990.70 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.41, 990.70 and 227.51 is: 341.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.41 : 990.70 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.41/990.70 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.41x = 990.70 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.41x = 225,389.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,389.20/660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.29

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