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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.20, 995.76 and 231.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.20, 995.76 and 231.66 is: 347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.20 : 995.76 = 231.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.20/995.76 = 231.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.20x = 995.76 × 231.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.20x = 230,677.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,677.76/664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.30

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