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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.73, 993.92 and 230.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.73, 993.92 and 230.01 is: 344.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.73 : 993.92 = 230.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.73/993.92 = 230.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.73x = 993.92 × 230.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.73x = 228,610.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,610.39/662.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.95

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