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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.56, 981.84 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.56, 981.84 and 221.76 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.56 : 981.84 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.56/981.84 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.56x = 981.84 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.56x = 217,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,732.84/654.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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