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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.46, 995.17 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.46, 995.17 and 230.61 is: 345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.46 : 995.17 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.46/995.17 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.46x = 995.17 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.46x = 229,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,490.60/663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.90

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