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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.80, 989.43 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.80, 989.43 and 226.72 is: 339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.80 : 989.43 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.80/989.43 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.80x = 989.43 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.80x = 224,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,323.57/659.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.99

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