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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.84, 988.14 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.84, 988.14 and 220.10 is: 330.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.84 : 988.14 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.84/988.14 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.84x = 988.14 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.84x = 217,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,489.61/658.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.11

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