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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.68, 991 and 227.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.68, 991 and 227.82 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.68 : 991 = 227.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.68/991 = 227.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.68x = 991 × 227.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.68x = 225,769.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,769.62/660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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