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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.26, 981.34 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.26, 981.34 and 215.51 is: 323.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.26 : 981.34 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.26/981.34 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.26x = 981.34 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.26x = 211,487.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,487.82/654.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.25

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