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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.99, 991.56 and 228.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.99, 991.56 and 228.09 is: 342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.99 : 991.56 = 228.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.99/991.56 = 228.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.99x = 991.56 × 228.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.99x = 226,168.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,168.21/660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.16

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