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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.18, 996.28 and 231.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.18, 996.28 and 231.34 is: 347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.18 : 996.28 = 231.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.18/996.28 = 231.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.18x = 996.28 × 231.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.18x = 230,473.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,473.28/664.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.00

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