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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.67, 989.73 and 220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.67, 989.73 and 220.97 is: 331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.67 : 989.73 = 220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.67/989.73 = 220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.67x = 989.73 × 220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.67x = 218,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,699.60/659.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.53

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