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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.52, 986 and 224.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.52, 986 and 224.80 is: 337.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.52 : 986 = 224.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.52/986 = 224.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.52x = 986 × 224.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.52x = 221,652.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,652.80/657.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.10

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