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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.21, 996.32 and 231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.21, 996.32 and 231.13 is: 346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.21 : 996.32 = 231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.21/996.32 = 231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.21x = 996.32 × 231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.21x = 230,278.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,278.29/664.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.70

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