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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.81, 989.75 and 227.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.81, 989.75 and 227.00 is: 340.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.81 : 989.75 = 227.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.81/989.75 = 227.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.81x = 989.75 × 227.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.81x = 224,676.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,676.29/659.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.52

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