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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.94, 1,000.06 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.94, 1,000.06 and 228.04 is: 341.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.94 : 1,000.06 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.94/1,000.06 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.94x = 1,000.06 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.94x = 228,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,053.68/666.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.94

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