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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.87, 981.69 and 221.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.87, 981.69 and 221.73 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.87 : 981.69 = 221.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.87/981.69 = 221.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.87x = 981.69 × 221.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.87x = 217,665.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,665.22/654.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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