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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.04, 986.52 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.04, 986.52 and 225.20 is: 337.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.04 : 986.52 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.04/986.52 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.04x = 986.52 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.04x = 222,164.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,164.30/658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.62

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