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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.70, 998.57 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.70, 998.57 and 226.92 is: 340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.70 : 998.57 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.70/998.57 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.70x = 998.57 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.70x = 226,595.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,595.50/665.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.39

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