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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.34, 981.49 and 243.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.34, 981.49 and 243.31 is: 364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.34 : 981.49 = 243.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.34/981.49 = 243.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.34x = 981.49 × 243.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.34x = 238,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,806.33/654.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.96

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