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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.75, 991.19 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.75, 991.19 and 227.91 is: 341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.75 : 991.19 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.75/991.19 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.75x = 991.19 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.75x = 225,898.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,898.97/660.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.88

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