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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.32, 985.91 and 224.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.32, 985.91 and 224.51 is: 336.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.32 : 985.91 = 224.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.32/985.91 = 224.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.32x = 985.91 × 224.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.32x = 221,340.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,340.60/657.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.73

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