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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.68, 986.66 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.68, 986.66 and 225.14 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.68 : 986.66 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.68/986.66 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.68x = 986.66 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.68x = 222,135.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,135.51/657.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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