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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.94, 988.54 and 220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.94, 988.54 and 220.13 is: 330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.94 : 988.54 = 220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.94/988.54 = 220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.94x = 988.54 × 220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.94x = 217,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,611.08/658.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.25

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