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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.18, 980.97 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.18, 980.97 and 221.04 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.18 : 980.97 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.18/980.97 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.18x = 980.97 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.18x = 216,833.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,833.61/654.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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