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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.51, 992.16 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.51, 992.16 and 228.56 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.51 : 992.16 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.51/992.16 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.51x = 992.16 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.51x = 226,770.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,770.57/661.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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