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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.18, 979.91 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.18, 979.91 and 220.32 is: 330.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.18 : 979.91 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.18/979.91 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.18x = 979.91 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.18x = 215,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,892.67/653.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.53

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