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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.85, 997.11 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.85, 997.11 and 226.04 is: 339.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.85 : 997.11 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.85/997.11 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.85x = 997.11 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.85x = 225,381.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,381.76/664.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.00

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