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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.92, 994.32 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.92, 994.32 and 230.02 is: 345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.92 : 994.32 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.92/994.32 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.92x = 994.32 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.92x = 228,713.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,713.49/662.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.01

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