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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.88, 991.44 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.88, 991.44 and 228.32 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.88 : 991.44 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.88/991.44 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.88x = 991.44 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.88x = 226,365.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,365.58/660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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