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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.42, 981.14 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.42, 981.14 and 215.52 is: 323.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.42 : 981.14 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.42/981.14 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.42x = 981.14 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.42x = 211,455.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,455.29/654.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.12

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