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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 991.60 and 228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 991.60 and 228.10 is: 342.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 991.60 = 228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/991.60 = 228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 991.60 × 228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 226,183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,183.96/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.24

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