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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 981.60 and 221.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 981.60 and 221.44 is: 332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 981.60 = 221.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/981.60 = 221.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 981.60 × 221.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 217,365.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,365.50/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.24

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