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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.70, 987.84 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.70, 987.84 and 225.75 is: 338.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.70 : 987.84 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.70/987.84 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.70x = 987.84 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.70x = 223,004.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,004.88/658.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.56

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