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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.62, 991.82 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.62, 991.82 and 228.47 is: 342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.62 : 991.82 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.62/991.82 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.62x = 991.82 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.62x = 226,595.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,595.01/661.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.49

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