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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.10, 992.33 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.10, 992.33 and 228.75 is: 342.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.10 : 992.33 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.10/992.33 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.10x = 992.33 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.10x = 226,995.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,995.49/662.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.84

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