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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.32, 981.54 and 221.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.32, 981.54 and 221.51 is: 332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.32 : 981.54 = 221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.32/981.54 = 221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.32x = 981.54 × 221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.32x = 217,416.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,416.02/654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.28

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