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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.57, 990.92 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.57, 990.92 and 227.76 is: 341.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.57 : 990.92 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.57/990.92 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.57x = 990.92 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.57x = 225,691.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,691.94/660.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.66

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