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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.66, 991.44 and 227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.66, 991.44 and 227.81 is: 341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.66 : 991.44 = 227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.66/991.44 = 227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.66x = 991.44 × 227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.66x = 225,862.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,862.43/660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.88

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