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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.48, 990.90 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.48, 990.90 and 227.70 is: 341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.48 : 990.90 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.48/990.90 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.48x = 990.90 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.48x = 225,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,627.93/660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.61

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