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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.94, 979.31 and 220.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.94, 979.31 and 220.10 is: 330.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.94 : 979.31 = 220.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.94/979.31 = 220.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.94x = 979.31 × 220.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.94x = 215,546.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,546.13/652.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.12

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