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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.30, 995.10 and 230.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.30, 995.10 and 230.46 is: 345.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.30 : 995.10 = 230.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.30/995.10 = 230.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.30x = 995.10 × 230.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.30x = 229,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,330.75/663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.74

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