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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.14, 1,000.01 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.14, 1,000.01 and 228.26 is: 342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.14 : 1,000.01 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.14/1,000.01 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.14x = 1,000.01 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.14x = 228,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,259.25/667.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.15

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