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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.17, 988.80 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.17, 988.80 and 226.21 is: 339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.17 : 988.80 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.17/988.80 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.17x = 988.80 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.17x = 223,676.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,676.45/659.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.33

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