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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.72, 991.68 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.72, 991.68 and 228.46 is: 342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.72 : 991.68 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.72/991.68 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.72x = 991.68 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.72x = 226,559.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,559.21/661.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.38

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