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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.82, 989.78 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.82, 989.78 and 226.92 is: 340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.82 : 989.78 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.82/989.78 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.82x = 989.78 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.82x = 224,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,599.74/659.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.40

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