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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.84, 988.22 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.84, 988.22 and 226 is: 338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.84 : 988.22 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.84/988.22 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.84x = 988.22 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.84x = 223,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,337.72/658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.99

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