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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.05, 986.74 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.05, 986.74 and 219.14 is: 328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.05 : 986.74 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.05/986.74 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.05x = 986.74 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.05x = 216,237.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,237.90/658.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.61

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