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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.31, 1,000.57 and 228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.31, 1,000.57 and 228.41 is: 342.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.31 : 1,000.57 = 228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.31/1,000.57 = 228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.31x = 1,000.57 × 228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.31x = 228,535.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,535.19/667.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.47

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