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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.07, 994.74 and 230.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.07, 994.74 and 230.23 is: 345.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.07 : 994.74 = 230.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.07/994.74 = 230.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.07x = 994.74 × 230.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.07x = 229,018.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,018.99/663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.39

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