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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.30, 981.48 and 221.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.30, 981.48 and 221.46 is: 332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.30 : 981.48 = 221.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.30/981.48 = 221.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.30x = 981.48 × 221.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.30x = 217,358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,358.56/654.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.20

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