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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.60, 996.27 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.60, 996.27 and 231.64 is: 347.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.60 : 996.27 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.60/996.27 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.60x = 996.27 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.60x = 230,775.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,775.98/664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.24

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