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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.12, 991.73 and 228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.12, 991.73 and 228.13 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.12 : 991.73 = 228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.12/991.73 = 228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.12x = 991.73 × 228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.12x = 226,243.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,243.36/661.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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