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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.82, 995.50 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.82, 995.50 and 230.88 is: 346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.82 : 995.50 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.82/995.50 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.82x = 995.50 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.82x = 229,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,841.04/663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.24

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