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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.46, 979.98 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.46, 979.98 and 220.50 is: 330.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.46 : 979.98 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.46/979.98 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.46x = 979.98 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.46x = 216,085.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,085.59/653.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.68

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