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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.23, 982.64 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.23, 982.64 and 216.38 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.23 : 982.64 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.23/982.64 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.23x = 982.64 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.23x = 212,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,623.64/655.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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