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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.38, 994.89 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.38, 994.89 and 230.48 is: 345.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.38 : 994.89 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.38/994.89 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.38x = 994.89 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.38x = 229,302.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,302.25/663.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.66

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