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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.42, 992.07 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.42, 992.07 and 228.52 is: 342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.42 : 992.07 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.42/992.07 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.42x = 992.07 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.42x = 226,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,707.84/661.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.76

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