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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.76, 988.12 and 242.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.76, 988.12 and 242.30 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.76 : 988.12 = 242.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.76/988.12 = 242.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.76x = 988.12 × 242.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.76x = 239,420.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,420.26/658.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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