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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.96, 986.34 and 224.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.96, 986.34 and 224.82 is: 337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.96 : 986.34 = 224.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.96/986.34 = 224.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.96x = 986.34 × 224.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.96x = 221,748.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,748.96/657.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.02

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