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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.24, 999.09 and 227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.24, 999.09 and 227.37 is: 340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.24 : 999.09 = 227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.24/999.09 = 227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.24x = 999.09 × 227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.24x = 227,163.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,163.09/666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.96

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