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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.82, 997.29 and 226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.82, 997.29 and 226.12 is: 339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.82 : 997.29 = 226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.82/997.29 = 226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.82x = 997.29 × 226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.82x = 225,502.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,502.23/664.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.19

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