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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.02, 988.71 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.02, 988.71 and 226.21 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.02 : 988.71 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.02/988.71 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.02x = 988.71 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.02x = 223,656.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,656.09/659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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