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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.46, 986.28 and 224.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.46, 986.28 and 224.50 is: 336.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.46 : 986.28 = 224.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.46/986.28 = 224.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.46x = 986.28 × 224.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.46x = 221,419.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,419.86/657.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.78

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