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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.53, 981.66 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.53, 981.66 and 221.54 is: 332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.53 : 981.66 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.53/981.66 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.53x = 981.66 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.53x = 217,476.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,476.96/654.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.26

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