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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.73, 998.46 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.73, 998.46 and 227.07 is: 340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.73 : 998.46 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.73/998.46 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.73x = 998.46 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.73x = 226,720.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,720.31/665.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.56

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