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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.69, 990.38 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.69, 990.38 and 227.54 is: 341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.69 : 990.38 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.69/990.38 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.69x = 990.38 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.69x = 225,354.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,354.11/660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.09

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