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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.92, 994.37 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.92, 994.37 and 230.06 is: 345.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.92 : 994.37 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.92/994.37 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.92x = 994.37 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.92x = 228,766.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,766.10/662.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.09

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