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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.05, 998.76 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.05, 998.76 and 227.18 is: 340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.05 : 998.76 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.05/998.76 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.05x = 998.76 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.05x = 226,897.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,897.05/666.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.66

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