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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.78, 997.17 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.78, 997.17 and 231.94 is: 347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.78 : 997.17 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.78/997.17 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.78x = 997.17 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.78x = 231,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,278.62/664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.91

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