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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.17, 987.40 and 225.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.17, 987.40 and 225.31 is: 338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.17 : 987.40 = 225.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.17/987.40 = 225.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.17x = 987.40 × 225.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.17x = 222,471.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,471.09/658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.01

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