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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.57, 981.63 and 221.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.57, 981.63 and 221.63 is: 332.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.57 : 981.63 = 221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.57/981.63 = 221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.57x = 981.63 × 221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.57x = 217,553.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,553.75/654.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.36

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