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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.09, 988.68 and 220.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.09, 988.68 and 220.23 is: 330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.09 : 988.68 = 220.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.09/988.68 = 220.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.09x = 988.68 × 220.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.09x = 217,737.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,737.00/659.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.36

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