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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.48, 982.23 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.48, 982.23 and 244.01 is: 366.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.48 : 982.23 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.48/982.23 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.48x = 982.23 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.48x = 239,675.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,675.48/654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.21

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