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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.02, 996.09 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.02, 996.09 and 231.18 is: 346.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.02 : 996.09 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.02/996.09 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.02x = 996.09 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.02x = 230,276.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,276.09/664.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.79

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