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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.40, 994.88 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.40, 994.88 and 230.44 is: 345.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.40 : 994.88 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.40/994.88 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.40x = 994.88 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.40x = 229,260.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,260.15/663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.58

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