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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.44, 994.84 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.44, 994.84 and 230.64 is: 345.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.44 : 994.84 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.44/994.84 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.44x = 994.84 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.44x = 229,449.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,449.90/663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.85

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