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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.94, 981 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.94, 981 and 221.22 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.94 : 981 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.94/981 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.94x = 981 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.94x = 217,016.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,016.82/653.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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