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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.98, 996.17 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.98, 996.17 and 231.18 is: 346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.98 : 996.17 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.98/996.17 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.98x = 996.17 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.98x = 230,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,294.58/663.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.84

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