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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.24, 989.02 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.24, 989.02 and 226.42 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.24 : 989.02 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.24/989.02 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.24x = 989.02 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.24x = 223,933.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,933.91/659.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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