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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.91, 994.50 and 230.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.91, 994.50 and 230.10 is: 345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.91 : 994.50 = 230.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.91/994.50 = 230.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.91x = 994.50 × 230.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.91x = 228,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,834.45/662.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.20

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