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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.41, 990.61 and 227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.41, 990.61 and 227.56 is: 341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.41 : 990.61 = 227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.41/990.61 = 227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.41x = 990.61 × 227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.41x = 225,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,423.21/660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.34

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