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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.26, 998.01 and 226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.26, 998.01 and 226.55 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.26 : 998.01 = 226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.26/998.01 = 226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.26x = 998.01 × 226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.26x = 226,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,101.66/665.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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