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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.33, 981.49 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.33, 981.49 and 221.52 is: 332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.33 : 981.49 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.33/981.49 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.33x = 981.49 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.33x = 217,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,419.66/654.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.28

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