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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.70, 986.52 and 224.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.70, 986.52 and 224.86 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.70 : 986.52 = 224.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.70/986.52 = 224.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.70x = 986.52 × 224.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.70x = 221,828.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,828.89/657.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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