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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.32, 986.13 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.32, 986.13 and 224.46 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.32 : 986.13 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.32/986.13 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.32x = 986.13 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.32x = 221,346.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,346.74/657.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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