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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.96, 980.33 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.96, 980.33 and 220.82 is: 331.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.96 : 980.33 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.96/980.33 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.96x = 980.33 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.96x = 216,475.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,475.37/653.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.02

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