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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.06, 990.22 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.06, 990.22 and 227.22 is: 340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.06 : 990.22 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.06/990.22 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.06x = 990.22 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.06x = 224,997.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,997.79/660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.87

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