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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.44, 996.02 and 231.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.44, 996.02 and 231.32 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.44 : 996.02 = 231.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.44/996.02 = 231.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.44x = 996.02 × 231.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.44x = 230,399.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,399.35/664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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