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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.06, 981.14 and 221.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.06, 981.14 and 221.22 is: 331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.06 : 981.14 = 221.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.06/981.14 = 221.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.06x = 981.14 × 221.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.06x = 217,047.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,047.79/654.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.85

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