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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.58, 998.13 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.58, 998.13 and 226.76 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.58 : 998.13 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.58/998.13 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.58x = 998.13 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.58x = 226,335.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,335.96/665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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