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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.16, 991.83 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.16, 991.83 and 228.35 is: 342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.16 : 991.83 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.16/991.83 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.16x = 991.83 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.16x = 226,482.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,482.71/661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.55

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