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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.41, 995.57 and 230.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.41, 995.57 and 230.57 is: 346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.41 : 995.57 = 230.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.41/995.57 = 230.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.41x = 995.57 × 230.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.41x = 229,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,542.44/663.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.00

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