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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.96, 981.02 and 221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.96, 981.02 and 221 is: 331.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.96 : 981.02 = 221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.96/981.02 = 221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.96x = 981.02 × 221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.96x = 216,805.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,805.42/653.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.53

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