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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.82, 988.24 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.82, 988.24 and 225.98 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.82 : 988.24 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.82/988.24 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.82x = 988.24 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.82x = 223,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,322.48/658.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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