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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.44, 996.76 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.44, 996.76 and 231.50 is: 347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.44 : 996.76 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.44/996.76 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.44x = 996.76 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.44x = 230,749.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,749.94/664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.28

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