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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.02, 997.48 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.02, 997.48 and 226.23 is: 339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.02 : 997.48 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.02/997.48 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.02x = 997.48 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.02x = 225,658.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,658.77/665.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.33

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