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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.84, 995.93 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.84, 995.93 and 231 is: 346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.84 : 995.93 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.84/995.93 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.84x = 995.93 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.84x = 230,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,058.68/663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.56

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