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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.96, 993.20 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.96, 993.20 and 228.88 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.96 : 993.20 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.96/993.20 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.96x = 993.20 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.96x = 227,323.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,323.62/661.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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