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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.36, 1,001.06 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.36, 1,001.06 and 228.60 is: 342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.36 : 1,001.06 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.36/1,001.06 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.36x = 1,001.06 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.36x = 228,842.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,842.32/667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.91

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