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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.63, 995.56 and 230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.63, 995.56 and 230.78 is: 346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.63 : 995.56 = 230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.63/995.56 = 230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.63x = 995.56 × 230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.63x = 229,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,757.25/663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.21

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