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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 985.56 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 985.56 and 218.25 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 985.56 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/985.56 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 985.56 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 215,098.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,098.47/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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