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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.73, 991.28 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.73, 991.28 and 227.92 is: 341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.73 : 991.28 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.73/991.28 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.73x = 991.28 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.73x = 225,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,932.54/660.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.94

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