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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.22, 986.25 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.22, 986.25 and 225.14 is: 337.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.22 : 986.25 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.22/986.25 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.22x = 986.25 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.22x = 222,044.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,044.33/658.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.34

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