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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.57, 995.42 and 230.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.57, 995.42 and 230.63 is: 345.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.57 : 995.42 = 230.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.57/995.42 = 230.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.57x = 995.42 × 230.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.57x = 229,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,569.31/663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.96

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