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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661, 991.50 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661, 991.50 and 228.12 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661 : 991.50 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661/991.50 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661x = 991.50 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661x = 226,180.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,180.98/661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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