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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.17, 985.90 and 224.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.17, 985.90 and 224.31 is: 336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.17 : 985.90 = 224.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.17/985.90 = 224.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.17x = 985.90 × 224.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.17x = 221,147.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,147.23/657.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.51

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