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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.48, 990.08 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.48, 990.08 and 227.32 is: 340.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.48 : 990.08 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.48/990.08 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.48x = 990.08 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.48x = 225,064.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,064.99/660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.76

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