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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.81, 988.21 and 220.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.81, 988.21 and 220.09 is: 330.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.81 : 988.21 = 220.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.81/988.21 = 220.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.81x = 988.21 × 220.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.81x = 217,495.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,495.14/658.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.13

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