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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.43, 993.72 and 229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.43, 993.72 and 229.53 is: 344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.43 : 993.72 = 229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.43/993.72 = 229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.43x = 993.72 × 229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.43x = 228,088.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,088.55/662.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.32

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