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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.93, 987.04 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.93, 987.04 and 219.28 is: 328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.93 : 987.04 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.93/987.04 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.93x = 987.04 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.93x = 216,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,436.55/657.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.97

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