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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.15, 987.32 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.15, 987.32 and 219.26 is: 328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.15 : 987.32 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.15/987.32 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.15x = 987.32 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.15x = 216,477.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,477.25/658.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.92

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