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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.92, 995.98 and 231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.92, 995.98 and 231.02 is: 346.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.92 : 995.98 = 231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.92/995.98 = 231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.92x = 995.98 × 231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.92x = 230,091.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,091.30/663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.56

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