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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.03, 987.20 and 225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.03, 987.20 and 225.19 is: 337.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.03 : 987.20 = 225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.03/987.20 = 225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.03x = 987.20 × 225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.03x = 222,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,304.82/658.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.83

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