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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.08, 994.34 and 230.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.08, 994.34 and 230.13 is: 345.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.08 : 994.34 = 230.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.08/994.34 = 230.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.08x = 994.34 × 230.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.08x = 228,828.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,828.04/663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.10

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