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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.44, 993.57 and 229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.44, 993.57 and 229.72 is: 344.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.44 : 993.57 = 229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.44/993.57 = 229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.44x = 993.57 × 229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.44x = 228,242.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,242.90/662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.55

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