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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.46, 985.95 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.46, 985.95 and 224.50 is: 336.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.46 : 985.95 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.46/985.95 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.46x = 985.95 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.46x = 221,345.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,345.78/657.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.67

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