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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.35, 994.21 and 230.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.35, 994.21 and 230.00 is: 344.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.35 : 994.21 = 230.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.35/994.21 = 230.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.35x = 994.21 × 230.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.35x = 228,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,662.75/663.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.71

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