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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.08, 997.79 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.08, 997.79 and 226.36 is: 339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.08 : 997.79 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.08/997.79 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.08x = 997.79 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.08x = 225,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,859.74/665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.60

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