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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.44, 986.09 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.44, 986.09 and 224.58 is: 336.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.44 : 986.09 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.44/986.09 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.44x = 986.09 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.44x = 221,456.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,456.09/657.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.85

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