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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.54, 988.68 and 226.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.54, 988.68 and 226.46 is: 339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.54 : 988.68 = 226.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.54/988.68 = 226.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.54x = 988.68 × 226.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.54x = 223,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,896.47/659.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.47

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