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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.16, 988.83 and 220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.16, 988.83 and 220.28 is: 330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.16 : 988.83 = 220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.16/988.83 = 220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.16x = 988.83 × 220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.16x = 217,814.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,814.53/659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.44

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