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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.59, 992.43 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.59, 992.43 and 228.78 is: 343.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.59 : 992.43 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.59/992.43 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.59x = 992.43 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.59x = 227,048.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,048.14/661.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.19

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