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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.13, 987.20 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.13, 987.20 and 225.28 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.13 : 987.20 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.13/987.20 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.13x = 987.20 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.13x = 222,398.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,398.64/658.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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