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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.83, 1,000.33 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.83, 1,000.33 and 228.16 is: 342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.83 : 1,000.33 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.83/1,000.33 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.83x = 1,000.33 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.83x = 228,234.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,234.15/666.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.27

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