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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.81, 981.99 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.81, 981.99 and 215.97 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.81 : 981.99 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.81/981.99 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.81x = 981.99 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.81x = 212,075.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,075.79/654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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