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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.19, 988.46 and 220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.19, 988.46 and 220.26 is: 330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.19 : 988.46 = 220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.19/988.46 = 220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.19x = 988.46 × 220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.19x = 217,717.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,717.10/659.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.28

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