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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.67, 995.49 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.67, 995.49 and 230.81 is: 346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.67 : 995.49 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.67/995.49 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.67x = 995.49 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.67x = 229,771.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,771.54/663.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.21

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