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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.91, 988.52 and 226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.91, 988.52 and 226.07 is: 339.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.91 : 988.52 = 226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.91/988.52 = 226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.91x = 988.52 × 226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.91x = 223,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,474.72/658.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.16

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