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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.64, 988.08 and 219.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.64, 988.08 and 219.95 is: 329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.64 : 988.08 = 219.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.64/988.08 = 219.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.64x = 988.08 × 219.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.64x = 217,327.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,327.10/658.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.96

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