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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.76, 982.21 and 221.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.76, 982.21 and 221.93 is: 332.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.76 : 982.21 = 221.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.76/982.21 = 221.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.76x = 982.21 × 221.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.76x = 217,981.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,981.87/654.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.92

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