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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.46, 992.28 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.46, 992.28 and 228.50 is: 342.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.46 : 992.28 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.46/992.28 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.46x = 992.28 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.46x = 226,735.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,735.98/661.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.78

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