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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661, 991.16 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661, 991.16 and 228 is: 341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661 : 991.16 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661/991.16 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661x = 991.16 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661x = 225,984.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,984.48/661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.88

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