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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.07, 981.95 and 221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.07, 981.95 and 221.94 is: 332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.07 : 981.95 = 221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.07/981.95 = 221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.07x = 981.95 × 221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.07x = 217,932.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,932.87/655.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.69

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