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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.72, 995.74 and 230.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.72, 995.74 and 230.92 is: 346.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.72 : 995.74 = 230.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.72/995.74 = 230.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.72x = 995.74 × 230.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.72x = 229,936.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,936.28/663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.44

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