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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.63, 988.11 and 225.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.63, 988.11 and 225.78 is: 338.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.63 : 988.11 = 225.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.63/988.11 = 225.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.63x = 988.11 × 225.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.63x = 223,094.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,094.35/658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.73

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