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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.20, 988.88 and 226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.20, 988.88 and 226.48 is: 339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.20 : 988.88 = 226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.20/988.88 = 226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.20x = 988.88 × 226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.20x = 223,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,961.54/659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.75

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