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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.46, 981.09 and 221.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.46, 981.09 and 221.32 is: 331.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.46 : 981.09 = 221.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.46/981.09 = 221.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.46x = 981.09 × 221.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.46x = 217,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,134.84/654.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.78

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