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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.33, 987.33 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.33, 987.33 and 219.62 is: 329.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.33 : 987.33 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.33/987.33 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.33x = 987.33 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.33x = 216,831.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,831.38/658.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.37

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