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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.19, 996.74 and 231.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.19, 996.74 and 231.35 is: 347.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.19 : 996.74 = 231.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.19/996.74 = 231.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.19x = 996.74 × 231.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.19x = 230,593.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,593.33/664.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.18

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