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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.71, 996.77 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.71, 996.77 and 231.57 is: 347.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.71 : 996.77 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.71/996.77 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.71x = 996.77 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.71x = 230,820.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,820.87/664.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.25

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