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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.96, 989.82 and 221.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.96, 989.82 and 221.15 is: 331.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.96 : 989.82 = 221.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.96/989.82 = 221.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.96x = 989.82 × 221.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.96x = 218,898.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,898.69/659.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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