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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.40, 996.60 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.40, 996.60 and 231.50 is: 347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.40 : 996.60 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.40/996.60 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.40x = 996.60 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.40x = 230,712.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,712.90/664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.25

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