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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.97, 981 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.97, 981 and 221.13 is: 331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.97 : 981 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.97/981 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.97x = 981 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.97x = 216,928.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,928.53/653.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.71

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