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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.08, 986.71 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.08, 986.71 and 225.27 is: 337.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.08 : 986.71 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.08/986.71 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.08x = 986.71 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.08x = 222,270.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,270.66/658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.76

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