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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.73, 999.96 and 228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.73, 999.96 and 228.07 is: 342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.73 : 999.96 = 228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.73/999.96 = 228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.73x = 999.96 × 228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.73x = 228,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,060.88/666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.06

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