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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.38, 991.89 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.38, 991.89 and 228.48 is: 342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.38 : 991.89 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.38/991.89 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.38x = 991.89 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.38x = 226,627.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,627.03/661.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.66

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