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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.60, 996.28 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.60, 996.28 and 231.44 is: 346.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.60 : 996.28 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.60/996.28 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.60x = 996.28 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.60x = 230,579.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,579.04/664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.94

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