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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.20, 979.68 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.20, 979.68 and 220.36 is: 330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.20 : 979.68 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.20/979.68 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.20x = 979.68 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.20x = 215,882.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,882.28/653.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.50

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