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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.10, 995.52 and 231.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.10, 995.52 and 231.02 is: 346.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.10 : 995.52 = 231.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.10/995.52 = 231.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.10x = 995.52 × 231.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.10x = 229,985.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,985.03/664.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.31

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