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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.35, 995.09 and 230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.35, 995.09 and 230.40 is: 345.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.35 : 995.09 = 230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.35/995.09 = 230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.35x = 995.09 × 230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.35x = 229,267.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,267.58/663.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.62

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