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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.41, 979.49 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.41, 979.49 and 220.25 is: 330.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.41 : 979.49 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.41/979.49 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.41x = 979.49 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.41x = 215,732.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,732.67/653.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.16

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