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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.27, 995 and 230.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.27, 995 and 230.32 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.27 : 995 = 230.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.27/995 = 230.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.27x = 995 × 230.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.27x = 229,168.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,168.40/663.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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