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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.98, 998.65 and 227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.98, 998.65 and 227.11 is: 340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.98 : 998.65 = 227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.98/998.65 = 227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.98x = 998.65 × 227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.98x = 226,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,803.49/665.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.56

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