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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.34, 995.06 and 230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.34, 995.06 and 230.53 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.34 : 995.06 = 230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.34/995.06 = 230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.34x = 995.06 × 230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.34x = 229,391.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,391.18/663.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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