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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.72, 988.08 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.72, 988.08 and 225.88 is: 338.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.72 : 988.08 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.72/988.08 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.72x = 988.08 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.72x = 223,187.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,187.51/658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.82

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