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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.95, 979.44 and 220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.95, 979.44 and 220.11 is: 330.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.95 : 979.44 = 220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.95/979.44 = 220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.95x = 979.44 × 220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.95x = 215,578.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,578.54/652.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.16

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