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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.09, 998.74 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.09, 998.74 and 227.19 is: 340.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.09 : 998.74 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.09/998.74 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.09x = 998.74 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.09x = 226,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,903.74/666.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.65

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