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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.18, 981.32 and 221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.18, 981.32 and 221.64 is: 332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.18 : 981.32 = 221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.18/981.32 = 221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.18x = 981.32 × 221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.18x = 217,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,498.66/654.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.48

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