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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.70, 990.91 and 227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.70, 990.91 and 227.62 is: 341.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.70 : 990.91 = 227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.70/990.91 = 227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.70x = 990.91 × 227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.70x = 225,550.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,550.93/660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.38

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