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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.88, 988.49 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.88, 988.49 and 226.04 is: 339.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.88 : 988.49 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.88/988.49 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.88x = 988.49 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.88x = 223,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,432.21/658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.11

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