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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.83, 995.33 and 231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.83, 995.33 and 231.02 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.83 : 995.33 = 231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.83/995.33 = 231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.83x = 995.33 × 231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.83x = 229,941.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,941.14/663.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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