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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.99, 999.81 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.99, 999.81 and 228.11 is: 341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.99 : 999.81 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.99/999.81 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.99x = 999.81 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.99x = 228,061.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,061.66/666.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.93

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