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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.21, 999.38 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.21, 999.38 and 227.32 is: 340.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.21 : 999.38 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.21/999.38 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.21x = 999.38 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.21x = 227,172.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,172.93/666.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.99

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