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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.52, 995.04 and 231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.52, 995.04 and 231.04 is: 346.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.52 : 995.04 = 231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.52/995.04 = 231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.52x = 995.04 × 231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.52x = 229,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,894.04/663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.48

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