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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.07, 996.10 and 231.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.07, 996.10 and 231.19 is: 346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.07 : 996.10 = 231.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.07/996.10 = 231.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.07x = 996.10 × 231.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.07x = 230,285.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,285.29/664.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.78

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