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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.12, 988.62 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.12, 988.62 and 226.28 is: 339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.12 : 988.62 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.12/988.62 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.12x = 988.62 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.12x = 223,704.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,704.93/659.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.40

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