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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.70, 982.18 and 221.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.70, 982.18 and 221.82 is: 332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.70 : 982.18 = 221.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.70/982.18 = 221.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.70x = 982.18 × 221.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.70x = 217,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,867.17/654.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.77

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