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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.19, 987.36 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.19, 987.36 and 247.22 is: 370.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.19 : 987.36 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.19/987.36 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.19x = 987.36 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.19x = 244,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,092.98/658.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.85

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