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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 986.06 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 986.06 and 225.02 is: 337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 986.06 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/986.06 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 986.06 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 221,878.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,878.85/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.15

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