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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.20, 985.88 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.20, 985.88 and 224.48 is: 336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.20 : 985.88 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.20/985.88 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.20x = 985.88 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.20x = 221,310.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,310.34/657.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.75

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