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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658, 987.03 and 225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658, 987.03 and 225.15 is: 337.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658 : 987.03 = 225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658/987.03 = 225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658x = 987.03 × 225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658x = 222,229.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,229.80/658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.74

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