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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.56, 988 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.56, 988 and 225.60 is: 338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.56 : 988 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.56/988 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.56x = 988 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.56x = 222,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,892.80/658.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.45

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