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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.83, 997.40 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.83, 997.40 and 226.10 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.83 : 997.40 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.83/997.40 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.83x = 997.40 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.83x = 225,515.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,515.20/664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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