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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.03, 985.68 and 224.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.03, 985.68 and 224.19 is: 336.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.03 : 985.68 = 224.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.03/985.68 = 224.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.03x = 985.68 × 224.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.03x = 220,979.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,979.60/657.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.33

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