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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.78, 992.74 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.78, 992.74 and 228.88 is: 343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.78 : 992.74 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.78/992.74 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.78x = 992.74 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.78x = 227,218.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,218.33/661.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.34

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