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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.56, 987.16 and 225.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.56, 987.16 and 225.48 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.56 : 987.16 = 225.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.56/987.16 = 225.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.56x = 987.16 × 225.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.56x = 222,584.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,584.84/658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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