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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.79, 998.87 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.79, 998.87 and 227.14 is: 340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.79 : 998.87 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.79/998.87 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.79x = 998.87 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.79x = 226,881.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,881.62/665.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.77

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