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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.93, 986.94 and 225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.93, 986.94 and 225.39 is: 338.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.93 : 986.94 = 225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.93/986.94 = 225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.93x = 986.94 × 225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.93x = 222,446.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,446.41/657.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.10

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