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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.62, 989.52 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.62, 989.52 and 226.68 is: 340.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.62 : 989.52 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.62/989.52 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.62x = 989.52 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.62x = 224,304.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,304.39/659.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.05

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