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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.57, 987.99 and 225.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.57, 987.99 and 225.73 is: 338.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.57 : 987.99 = 225.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.57/987.99 = 225.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.57x = 987.99 × 225.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.57x = 223,018.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,018.98/658.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.64

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