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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.88, 1,000.18 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.88, 1,000.18 and 228.08 is: 342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.88 : 1,000.18 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.88/1,000.18 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.88x = 1,000.18 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.88x = 228,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,123.84/666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.08

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