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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.63, 991.11 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.63, 991.11 and 227.79 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.63 : 991.11 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.63/991.11 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.63x = 991.11 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.63x = 225,764.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,764.95/660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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