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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.33, 981.67 and 221.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.33, 981.67 and 221.48 is: 332.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.33 : 981.67 = 221.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.33/981.67 = 221.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.33x = 981.67 × 221.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.33x = 217,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,424.43/654.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.29

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