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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.29, 994.93 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.29, 994.93 and 230.44 is: 345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.29 : 994.93 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.29/994.93 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.29x = 994.93 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.29x = 229,268.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,268.61/663.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.66

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