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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.09, 991.02 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.09, 991.02 and 228.14 is: 342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.09 : 991.02 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.09/991.02 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.09x = 991.02 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.09x = 226,091.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,091.30/661.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.00

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