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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.68, 989.70 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.68, 989.70 and 226.84 is: 340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.68 : 989.70 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.68/989.70 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.68x = 989.70 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.68x = 224,503.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,503.55/659.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.32

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