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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.48, 989.40 and 226.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.48, 989.40 and 226.67 is: 340.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.48 : 989.40 = 226.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.48/989.40 = 226.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.48x = 989.40 × 226.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.48x = 224,267.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,267.30/659.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.07

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