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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.21, 988.96 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.21, 988.96 and 248.34 is: 372.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.21 : 988.96 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.21/988.96 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.21x = 988.96 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.21x = 245,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,599.10/659.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.56

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