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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.20, 991.78 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.20, 991.78 and 228.32 is: 342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.20 : 991.78 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.20/991.78 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.20x = 991.78 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.20x = 226,443.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,443.21/661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.47

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