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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.94, 989.82 and 227.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.94, 989.82 and 227.10 is: 340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.94 : 989.82 = 227.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.94/989.82 = 227.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.94x = 989.82 × 227.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.94x = 224,788.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,788.12/659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.62

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