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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.06, 996.36 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.06, 996.36 and 231.52 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.06 : 996.36 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.06/996.36 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.06x = 996.36 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.06x = 230,677.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,677.27/664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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