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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.03, 981.14 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.03, 981.14 and 221.04 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.03 : 981.14 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.03/981.14 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.03x = 981.14 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.03x = 216,871.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,871.19/654.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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