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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 991.53 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 991.53 and 228.18 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 991.53 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/991.53 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 991.53 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 226,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,247.32/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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