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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.52, 981.45 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.52, 981.45 and 238.04 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.52 : 981.45 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.52/981.45 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.52x = 981.45 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.52x = 233,619.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,619.45/654.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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