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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.52, 993.54 and 230.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.52, 993.54 and 230.04 is: 344.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.52 : 993.54 = 230.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.52/993.54 = 230.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.52x = 993.54 × 230.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.52x = 228,553.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,553.94/662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.98

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