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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.01, 980.78 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.01, 980.78 and 221.06 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.01 : 980.78 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.01/980.78 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.01x = 980.78 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.01x = 216,812.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,812.57/654.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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