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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.30, 986.08 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.30, 986.08 and 224.44 is: 336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.30 : 986.08 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.30/986.08 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.30x = 986.08 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.30x = 221,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,315.80/657.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.70

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