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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.64, 989.26 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.64, 989.26 and 226.74 is: 340.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.64 : 989.26 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.64/989.26 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.64x = 989.26 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.64x = 224,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,304.81/659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.04

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