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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.94, 999.04 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.94, 999.04 and 227.14 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.94 : 999.04 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.94/999.04 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.94x = 999.04 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.94x = 226,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,921.95/665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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