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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.18, 994.78 and 230.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.18, 994.78 and 230.03 is: 345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.18 : 994.78 = 230.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.18/994.78 = 230.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.18x = 994.78 × 230.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.18x = 228,830.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,830.58/663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.05

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