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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.39, 999.35 and 227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.39, 999.35 and 227.56 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.39 : 999.35 = 227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.39/999.35 = 227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.39x = 999.35 × 227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.39x = 227,405.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,405.95/666.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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