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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.88, 989.67 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.88, 989.67 and 227.07 is: 340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.88 : 989.67 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.88/989.67 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.88x = 989.67 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.88x = 224,724.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,724.37/659.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.55

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