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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.67, 982.07 and 221.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.67, 982.07 and 221.86 is: 332.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.67 : 982.07 = 221.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.67/982.07 = 221.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.67x = 982.07 × 221.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.67x = 217,882.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,882.05/654.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.81

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