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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.17, 991.85 and 228.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.17, 991.85 and 228.27 is: 342.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.17 : 991.85 = 228.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.17/991.85 = 228.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.17x = 991.85 × 228.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.17x = 226,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,408.46/661.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.44

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