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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.06, 980.82 and 221.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.06, 980.82 and 221.16 is: 331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.06 : 980.82 = 221.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.06/980.82 = 221.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.06x = 980.82 × 221.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.06x = 216,918.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,918.15/654.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.65

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