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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.41, 993.66 and 229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.41, 993.66 and 229.60 is: 344.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.41 : 993.66 = 229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.41/993.66 = 229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.41x = 993.66 × 229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.41x = 228,144.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,144.34/662.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.42

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