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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.17, 987.33 and 219.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.17, 987.33 and 219.45 is: 329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.17 : 987.33 = 219.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.17/987.33 = 219.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.17x = 987.33 × 219.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.17x = 216,668.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,668.47/658.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.20

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