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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.58, 990.26 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.58, 990.26 and 227.64 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.58 : 990.26 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.58/990.26 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.58x = 990.26 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.58x = 225,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,422.79/660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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