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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.38, 1,001.15 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.38, 1,001.15 and 228.67 is: 343.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.38 : 1,001.15 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.38/1,001.15 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.38x = 1,001.15 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.38x = 228,932.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,932.97/667.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.03

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