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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.26, 991.79 and 228.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.26, 991.79 and 228.31 is: 342.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.26 : 991.79 = 228.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.26/991.79 = 228.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.26x = 991.79 × 228.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.26x = 226,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,436.91/661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.43

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