Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.09, 985.02 and 223.95
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 657.09, 985.02 and 223.95 is: 335.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
657.09 : 985.02 = 223.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
657.09/985.02 = 223.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
657.09x = 985.02 × 223.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
657.09x = 220,595.23 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,595.23/657.09 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 335.72
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