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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.25, 999.49 and 227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.25, 999.49 and 227.46 is: 341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.25 : 999.49 = 227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.25/999.49 = 227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.25x = 999.49 × 227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.25x = 227,338.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,338.43/666.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.22

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