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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.16, 988.38 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.16, 988.38 and 248.07 is: 371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.16 : 988.38 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.16/988.38 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.16x = 988.38 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.16x = 245,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,187.43/659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.97

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