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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 991.56 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 991.56 and 228.24 is: 342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 991.56 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/991.56 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 991.56 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 226,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,313.65/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.40

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