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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.62, 987.98 and 225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.62, 987.98 and 225.63 is: 338.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.62 : 987.98 = 225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.62/987.98 = 225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.62x = 987.98 × 225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.62x = 222,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,916.80/658.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.46

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