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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.09, 992.52 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.09, 992.52 and 228.94 is: 343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.09 : 992.52 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.09/992.52 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.09x = 992.52 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.09x = 227,225.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,225.05/662.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.20

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