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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.53, 992.34 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.53, 992.34 and 228.54 is: 342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.53 : 992.34 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.53/992.34 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.53x = 992.34 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.53x = 226,789.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,789.38/661.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.83

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