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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.18, 999.41 and 227.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.18, 999.41 and 227.59 is: 341.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.18 : 999.41 = 227.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.18/999.41 = 227.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.18x = 999.41 × 227.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.18x = 227,452.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,452.09/666.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.43

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