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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.84, 995.84 and 230.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.84, 995.84 and 230.90 is: 346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.84 : 995.84 = 230.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.84/995.84 = 230.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.84x = 995.84 × 230.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.84x = 229,939.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,939.46/663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.38

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