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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.92, 991.29 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.92, 991.29 and 228.08 is: 342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.92 : 991.29 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.92/991.29 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.92x = 991.29 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.92x = 226,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,093.42/660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.09

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