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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.42, 987.57 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.42, 987.57 and 225.52 is: 338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.42 : 987.57 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.42/987.57 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.42x = 987.57 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.42x = 222,716.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,716.79/658.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.26

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