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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.58, 996.86 and 231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.58, 996.86 and 231.63 is: 347.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.58 : 996.86 = 231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.58/996.86 = 231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.58x = 996.86 × 231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.58x = 230,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,903.26/664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.45

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