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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.44, 992.07 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.44, 992.07 and 228.72 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.44 : 992.07 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.44/992.07 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.44x = 992.07 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.44x = 226,906.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,906.25/661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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