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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 985.53 and 224.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 985.53 and 224.15 is: 336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 985.53 = 224.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/985.53 = 224.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 985.53 × 224.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 220,901.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,901.62/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.23

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