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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.21, 1,005.27 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.21, 1,005.27 and 225.48 is: 338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.21 : 1,005.27 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.21/1,005.27 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.21x = 1,005.27 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.21x = 226,665.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,665.55/670.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.20

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