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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.62, 986.49 and 218.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.62, 986.49 and 218.86 is: 328.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.62 : 986.49 = 218.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.62/986.49 = 218.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.62x = 986.49 × 218.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.62x = 215,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,899.91/657.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.30

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