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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.81, 988.25 and 220.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.81, 988.25 and 220.03 is: 330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.81 : 988.25 = 220.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.81/988.25 = 220.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.81x = 988.25 × 220.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.81x = 217,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,444.65/658.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.06

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