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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.14, 981.24 and 243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.14, 981.24 and 243.40 is: 365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.14 : 981.24 = 243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.14/981.24 = 243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.14x = 981.24 × 243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.14x = 238,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,833.82/654.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.11

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