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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.64, 978.95 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.64, 978.95 and 220.10 is: 330.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.64 : 978.95 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.64/978.95 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.64x = 978.95 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.64x = 215,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,462.55/652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.14

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