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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.94, 993.12 and 229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.94, 993.12 and 229.40 is: 344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.94 : 993.12 = 229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.94/993.12 = 229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.94x = 993.12 × 229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.94x = 227,821.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,821.73/661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.17

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