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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.06, 987.14 and 225.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.06, 987.14 and 225.22 is: 337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.06 : 987.14 = 225.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.06/987.14 = 225.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.06x = 987.14 × 225.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.06x = 222,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,323.67/658.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.85

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