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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.54, 995.30 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.54, 995.30 and 230.68 is: 346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.54 : 995.30 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.54/995.30 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.54x = 995.30 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.54x = 229,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,595.80/663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.02

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