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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.59, 986.36 and 224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.59, 986.36 and 224.73 is: 337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.59 : 986.36 = 224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.59/986.36 = 224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.59x = 986.36 × 224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.59x = 221,663.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,663.56/657.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.09

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