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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.13, 988.81 and 220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.13, 988.81 and 220.34 is: 330.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.13 : 988.81 = 220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.13/988.81 = 220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.13x = 988.81 × 220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.13x = 217,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,870.24/659.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.54

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