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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.93, 979.58 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.93, 979.58 and 220.15 is: 330.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.93 : 979.58 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.93/979.58 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.93x = 979.58 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.93x = 215,653.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,653.44/652.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.29

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