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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.12, 981.18 and 215.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.12, 981.18 and 215.42 is: 323.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.12 : 981.18 = 215.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.12/981.18 = 215.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.12x = 981.18 × 215.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.12x = 211,360.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,360.89/654.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.12

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