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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.98, 988.23 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.98, 988.23 and 226.04 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.98 : 988.23 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.98/988.23 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.98x = 988.23 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.98x = 223,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,374.57/658.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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