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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.78, 991.23 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.78, 991.23 and 227.88 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.78 : 991.23 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.78/991.23 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.78x = 991.23 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.78x = 225,881.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,881.49/660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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