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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.35, 981.36 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.35, 981.36 and 215.51 is: 323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.35 : 981.36 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.35/981.36 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.35x = 981.36 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.35x = 211,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,487.99/654.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.21

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