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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.02, 995.82 and 231.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.02, 995.82 and 231.08 is: 346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.02 : 995.82 = 231.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.02/995.82 = 231.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.02x = 995.82 × 231.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.02x = 230,109.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,109.11/664.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.54

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