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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.76, 995.74 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.76, 995.74 and 230.81 is: 346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.76 : 995.74 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.76/995.74 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.76x = 995.74 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.76x = 229,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,826.75/663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.25

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