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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.66, 994.44 and 229.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.66, 994.44 and 229.82 is: 344.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.66 : 994.44 = 229.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.66/994.44 = 229.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.66x = 994.44 × 229.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.66x = 228,542.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,542.20/662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.89

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