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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.55, 995.23 and 230.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.55, 995.23 and 230.56 is: 345.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.55 : 995.23 = 230.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.55/995.23 = 230.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.55x = 995.23 × 230.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.55x = 229,460.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,460.23/663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.81

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