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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.60, 990.24 and 227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.60, 990.24 and 227.46 is: 340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.60 : 990.24 = 227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.60/990.24 = 227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.60x = 990.24 × 227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.60x = 225,239.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,239.99/660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.96

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