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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.05, 988.24 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.05, 988.24 and 220.14 is: 330.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.05 : 988.24 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.05/988.24 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.05x = 988.24 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.05x = 217,551.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,551.15/659.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.10

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