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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.35, 999.58 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.35, 999.58 and 227.58 is: 341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.35 : 999.58 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.35/999.58 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.35x = 999.58 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.35x = 227,490.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,490.08/666.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.40

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