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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.22, 981.62 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.22, 981.62 and 243.27 is: 365.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.22 : 981.62 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.22/981.62 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.22x = 981.62 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.22x = 238,792.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,792.57/654.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.00

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