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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.39, 992.19 and 228.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.39, 992.19 and 228.43 is: 342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.39 : 992.19 = 228.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.39/992.19 = 228.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.39x = 992.19 × 228.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.39x = 226,645.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,645.96/661.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.68

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