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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.06, 992.40 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.06, 992.40 and 228.92 is: 343.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.06 : 992.40 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.06/992.40 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.06x = 992.40 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.06x = 227,180.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,180.21/662.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.14

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