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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.06, 994.86 and 230.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.06, 994.86 and 230.52 is: 345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.06 : 994.86 = 230.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.06/994.86 = 230.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.06x = 994.86 × 230.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.06x = 229,335.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,335.13/663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.87

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