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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.42, 993.88 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.42, 993.88 and 229.62 is: 344.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.42 : 993.88 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.42/993.88 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.42x = 993.88 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.42x = 228,214.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,214.73/662.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.52

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