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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.07, 987.24 and 225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.07, 987.24 and 225.23 is: 337.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.07 : 987.24 = 225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.07/987.24 = 225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.07x = 987.24 × 225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.07x = 222,356.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,356.07/658.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.89

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