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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.22, 997.44 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.22, 997.44 and 226.26 is: 339.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.22 : 997.44 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.22/997.44 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.22x = 997.44 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.22x = 225,680.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,680.77/665.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.26

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