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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.03, 994.55 and 230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.03, 994.55 and 230.22 is: 345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.03 : 994.55 = 230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.03/994.55 = 230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.03x = 994.55 × 230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.03x = 228,964.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,964.15/663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.33

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