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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.51, 1,001.39 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.51, 1,001.39 and 228.80 is: 343.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.51 : 1,001.39 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.51/1,001.39 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.51x = 1,001.39 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.51x = 229,119.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,119.39/667.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.25

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