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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.27, 981.45 and 215.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.27, 981.45 and 215.57 is: 323.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.27 : 981.45 = 215.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.27/981.45 = 215.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.27x = 981.45 × 215.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.27x = 211,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,571.18/654.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.37

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