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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.84 : 997.26 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.84/997.26 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.84x = 997.26 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.84x = 225,380.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,380.76/664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339

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