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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.10, 987.29 and 225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.10, 987.29 and 225.26 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.10 : 987.29 = 225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.10/987.29 = 225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.10x = 987.29 × 225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.10x = 222,390.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,390.88/658.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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