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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.08, 1,000.78 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.08, 1,000.78 and 228.35 is: 342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.08 : 1,000.78 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.08/1,000.78 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.08x = 1,000.78 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.08x = 228,530.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,530.04/667.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.58

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