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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 994.14 and 229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.68, 994.14 and 229.78 is: 344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.68 : 994.14 = 229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.68/994.14 = 229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.68x = 994.14 × 229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.68x = 228,433.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,433.49/662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.71

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