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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.94, 988.35 and 226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.94, 988.35 and 226.07 is: 339.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.94 : 988.35 = 226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.94/988.35 = 226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.94x = 988.35 × 226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.94x = 223,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,436.28/658.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.08

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