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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.44, 986.31 and 224.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.44, 986.31 and 224.59 is: 336.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.44 : 986.31 = 224.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.44/986.31 = 224.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.44x = 986.31 × 224.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.44x = 221,515.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,515.36/657.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.94

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