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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.09, 997.25 and 226.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.09, 997.25 and 226.19 is: 339.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.09 : 997.25 = 226.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.09/997.25 = 226.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.09x = 997.25 × 226.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.09x = 225,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,569.34/665.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.16

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