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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.69, 997.32 and 231.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.69, 997.32 and 231.61 is: 347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.69 : 997.32 = 231.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.69/997.32 = 231.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.69x = 997.32 × 231.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.69x = 230,989.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,989.29/664.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.51

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