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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.93, 982.13 and 216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.93, 982.13 and 216.16 is: 324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.93 : 982.13 = 216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.93/982.13 = 216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.93x = 982.13 × 216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.93x = 212,295.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,295.31/654.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.15

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