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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.30, 985.84 and 224.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.30, 985.84 and 224.40 is: 336.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.30 : 985.84 = 224.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.30/985.84 = 224.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.30x = 985.84 × 224.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.30x = 221,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,222.50/657.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.56

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