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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.37, 995.17 and 230.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.37, 995.17 and 230.43 is: 345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.37 : 995.17 = 230.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.37/995.17 = 230.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.37x = 995.17 × 230.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.37x = 229,317.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,317.02/663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.68

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