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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.46, 988.85 and 220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.46, 988.85 and 220.55 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.46 : 988.85 = 220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.46/988.85 = 220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.46x = 988.85 × 220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.46x = 218,088.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,088.53/659.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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