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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.18, 988.58 and 248.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.18, 988.58 and 248.01 is: 371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.18 : 988.58 = 248.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.18/988.58 = 248.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.18x = 988.58 × 248.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.18x = 245,176.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,176.49/659.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.94

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