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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.16, 986.64 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.16, 986.64 and 225.02 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.16 : 986.64 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.16/986.64 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.16x = 986.64 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.16x = 222,013.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,013.73/658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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