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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.96, 979.56 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.96, 979.56 and 220.08 is: 330.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.96 : 979.56 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.96/979.56 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.96x = 979.56 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.96x = 215,581.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,581.56/652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.16

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