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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.24, 995.68 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.24, 995.68 and 231.12 is: 346.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.24 : 995.68 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.24/995.68 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.24x = 995.68 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.24x = 230,121.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,121.56/664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.44

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