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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.78, 988.25 and 220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.78, 988.25 and 220.09 is: 330.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.78 : 988.25 = 220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.78/988.25 = 220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.78x = 988.25 × 220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.78x = 217,503.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,503.94/658.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.16

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