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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.07, 996.24 and 231.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.07, 996.24 and 231.23 is: 346.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.07 : 996.24 = 231.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.07/996.24 = 231.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.07x = 996.24 × 231.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.07x = 230,360.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,360.58/664.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.89

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