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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.48, 993.84 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.48, 993.84 and 229.64 is: 344.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.48 : 993.84 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.48/993.84 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.48x = 993.84 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.48x = 228,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,225.42/662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.50

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