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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.14, 979.30 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.14, 979.30 and 220.20 is: 330.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.14 : 979.30 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.14/979.30 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.14x = 979.30 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.14x = 215,641.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,641.86/653.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.16

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