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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.40, 995.26 and 230.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.40, 995.26 and 230.55 is: 345.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.40 : 995.26 = 230.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.40/995.26 = 230.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.40x = 995.26 × 230.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.40x = 229,462.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,462.36/663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.89

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