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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 994.10 and 229.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 994.10 and 229.77 is: 344.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 994.10 = 229.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/994.10 = 229.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 994.10 × 229.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 228,413.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,413.21/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.69

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