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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.23, 979.98 and 220.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.23, 979.98 and 220.39 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.23 : 979.98 = 220.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.23/979.98 = 220.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.23x = 979.98 × 220.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.23x = 215,977.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,977.79/653.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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