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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.20, 985.77 and 224.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.20, 985.77 and 224.35 is: 336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.20 : 985.77 = 224.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.20/985.77 = 224.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.20x = 985.77 × 224.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.20x = 221,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,157.50/657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.51

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