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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.52, 996.80 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.52, 996.80 and 226.26 is: 339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.52 : 996.80 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.52/996.80 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.52x = 996.80 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.52x = 225,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,535.97/664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.40

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