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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.06, 996.30 and 231.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.06, 996.30 and 231.22 is: 346.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.06 : 996.30 = 231.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.06/996.30 = 231.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.06x = 996.30 × 231.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.06x = 230,364.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,364.49/664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.90

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