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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.08, 981.20 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.08, 981.20 and 221.36 is: 332.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.08 : 981.20 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.08/981.20 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.08x = 981.20 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.08x = 217,198.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,198.43/654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.07

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