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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.55, 996.98 and 231.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.55, 996.98 and 231.71 is: 347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.55 : 996.98 = 231.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.55/996.98 = 231.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.55x = 996.98 × 231.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.55x = 231,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,010.24/664.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.62

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