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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.95, 1,001.98 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.95, 1,001.98 and 229.28 is: 343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.95 : 1,001.98 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.95/1,001.98 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.95x = 1,001.98 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.95x = 229,729.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,729.25/667.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.93

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