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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.81, 982.20 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.81, 982.20 and 221.94 is: 332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.81 : 982.20 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.81/982.20 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.81x = 982.20 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.81x = 217,989.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,989.47/654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.90

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