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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.06, 998.70 and 227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.06, 998.70 and 227.15 is: 340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.06 : 998.70 = 227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.06/998.70 = 227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.06x = 998.70 × 227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.06x = 226,856.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,856.35/666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.59

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