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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.38, 1,001.18 and 228.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.38, 1,001.18 and 228.59 is: 342.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.38 : 1,001.18 = 228.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.38/1,001.18 = 228.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.38x = 1,001.18 × 228.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.38x = 228,857.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,857.77/667.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.92

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