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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.81, 1,001.32 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.81, 1,001.32 and 228.90 is: 343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.81 : 1,001.32 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.81/1,001.32 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.81x = 1,001.32 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.81x = 229,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,202.15/667.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.21

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