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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.58, 992.36 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.58, 992.36 and 228.74 is: 343.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.58 : 992.36 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.58/992.36 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.58x = 992.36 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.58x = 226,992.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,992.43/661.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.11

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