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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.99, 988.35 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.99, 988.35 and 220.28 is: 330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.99 : 988.35 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.99/988.35 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.99x = 988.35 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.99x = 217,709.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,709.21/658.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.37

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