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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.14, 988.02 and 242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.14, 988.02 and 242.54 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.14 : 988.02 = 242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.14/988.02 = 242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.14x = 988.02 × 242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.14x = 239,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,634.37/659.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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