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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.82, 988.12 and 242.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.82, 988.12 and 242.27 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.82 : 988.12 = 242.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.82/988.12 = 242.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.82x = 988.12 × 242.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.82x = 239,391.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,391.83/658.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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