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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.23, 996.34 and 231.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.23, 996.34 and 231.38 is: 347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.23 : 996.34 = 231.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.23/996.34 = 231.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.23x = 996.34 × 231.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.23x = 230,531.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,531.99/664.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.07

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