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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.81, 982.33 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.81, 982.33 and 215.94 is: 323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.81 : 982.33 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.81/982.33 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.81x = 982.33 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.81x = 212,124.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,124.34/654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.95

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