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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.73, 993.75 and 229.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.73, 993.75 and 229.79 is: 344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.73 : 993.75 = 229.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.73/993.75 = 229.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.73x = 993.75 × 229.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.73x = 228,348.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,348.84/662.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.56

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