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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.67, 991.16 and 227.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.67, 991.16 and 227.83 is: 341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.67 : 991.16 = 227.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.67/991.16 = 227.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.67x = 991.16 × 227.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.67x = 225,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,816.55/660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.80

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