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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.33, 980.88 and 243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.33, 980.88 and 243.19 is: 364.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.33 : 980.88 = 243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.33/980.88 = 243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.33x = 980.88 × 243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.33x = 238,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,540.21/654.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.56

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