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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.28, 991.98 and 228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.28, 991.98 and 228.38 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.28 : 991.98 = 228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.28/991.98 = 228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.28x = 991.98 × 228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.28x = 226,543.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,543.43/661.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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