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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.44, 994.06 and 229.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.44, 994.06 and 229.90 is: 344.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.44 : 994.06 = 229.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.44/994.06 = 229.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.44x = 994.06 × 229.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.44x = 228,534.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,534.39/662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.99

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