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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.45, 996.68 and 231.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.45, 996.68 and 231.61 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.45 : 996.68 = 231.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.45/996.68 = 231.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.45x = 996.68 × 231.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.45x = 230,841.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,841.05/664.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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