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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.12, 986.49 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.12, 986.49 and 219.26 is: 328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.12 : 986.49 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.12/986.49 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.12x = 986.49 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.12x = 216,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,292.86/658.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.65

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