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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.80, 991.11 and 227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.80, 991.11 and 227.81 is: 341.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.80 : 991.11 = 227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.80/991.11 = 227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.80x = 991.11 × 227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.80x = 225,784.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,784.77/660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.68

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