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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.95, 994.89 and 230.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.95, 994.89 and 230.11 is: 345.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.95 : 994.89 = 230.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.95/994.89 = 230.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.95x = 994.89 × 230.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.95x = 228,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,932.65/662.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.32

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