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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.10, 985.54 and 224.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.10, 985.54 and 224.26 is: 336.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.10 : 985.54 = 224.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.10/985.54 = 224.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.10x = 985.54 × 224.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.10x = 221,017.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,017.20/657.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.35

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