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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.98, 991.04 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.98, 991.04 and 228.04 is: 341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.98 : 991.04 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.98/991.04 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.98x = 991.04 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.98x = 225,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,993.14/660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.90

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