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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.16, 981.40 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.16, 981.40 and 221.32 is: 332.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.16 : 981.40 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.16/981.40 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.16x = 981.40 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.16x = 217,203.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,203.45/654.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.03

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