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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 991.08 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 991.08 and 227.88 is: 341.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 991.08 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/991.08 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 991.08 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 225,847.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,847.31/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.82

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