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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.17, 987.35 and 219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.17, 987.35 and 219.27 is: 328.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.17 : 987.35 = 219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.17/987.35 = 219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.17x = 987.35 × 219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.17x = 216,497.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,497.61/658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.94

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