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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.55, 993.98 and 229.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.55, 993.98 and 229.71 is: 344.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.55 : 993.98 = 229.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.55/993.98 = 229.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.55x = 993.98 × 229.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.55x = 228,328.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,328.97/662.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.62

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