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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.50, 987.42 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.50, 987.42 and 225.54 is: 338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.50 : 987.42 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.50/987.42 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.50x = 987.42 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.50x = 222,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,702.71/658.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.20

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