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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.24, 994.68 and 230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.24, 994.68 and 230.16 is: 345.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.24 : 994.68 = 230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.24/994.68 = 230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.24x = 994.68 × 230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.24x = 228,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,935.55/663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.18

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