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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.93, 996.03 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.93, 996.03 and 231.39 is: 347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.93 : 996.03 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.93/996.03 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.93x = 996.03 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.93x = 230,471.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,471.38/663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.13

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