Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.84, 997.26 and 226
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 664.84, 997.26 and 226 is: 339
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
664.84 : 997.26 = 226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
664.84/997.26 = 226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
664.84x = 997.26 × 226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
664.84x = 225,380.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,380.76/664.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339
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