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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.30, 987.44 and 225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.30, 987.44 and 225.47 is: 338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.30 : 987.44 = 225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.30/987.44 = 225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.30x = 987.44 × 225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.30x = 222,638.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,638.10/658.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.20

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