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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.27, 981.44 and 215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.27, 981.44 and 215.34 is: 323.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.27 : 981.44 = 215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.27/981.44 = 215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.27x = 981.44 × 215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.27x = 211,342.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,342.21/654.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.02

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