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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.67, 997.10 and 231.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.67, 997.10 and 231.77 is: 347.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.67 : 997.10 = 231.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.67/997.10 = 231.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.67x = 997.10 × 231.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.67x = 231,097.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,097.87/664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.69

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