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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.06, 981.20 and 215.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.06, 981.20 and 215.41 is: 323.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.06 : 981.20 = 215.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.06/981.20 = 215.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.06x = 981.20 × 215.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.06x = 211,359.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,359.21/654.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.15

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