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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.11, 991.66 and 228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.11, 991.66 and 228.25 is: 342.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.11 : 991.66 = 228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.11/991.66 = 228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.11x = 991.66 × 228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.11x = 226,346.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,346.40/661.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.37

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