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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.78, 993.92 and 229.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.78, 993.92 and 229.84 is: 344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.78 : 993.92 = 229.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.78/993.92 = 229.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.78x = 993.92 × 229.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.78x = 228,442.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,442.57/662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.67

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