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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.40, 988.92 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.40, 988.92 and 226.50 is: 339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.40 : 988.92 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.40/988.92 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.40x = 988.92 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.40x = 223,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,990.38/659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.69

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