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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.56, 989.00 and 220.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.56, 989.00 and 220.65 is: 330.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.56 : 989.00 = 220.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.56/989.00 = 220.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.56x = 989.00 × 220.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.56x = 218,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,223.40/659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.86

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