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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.50, 983.31 and 216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.50, 983.31 and 216.75 is: 325.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.50 : 983.31 = 216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.50/983.31 = 216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.50x = 983.31 × 216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.50x = 213,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,132.44/655.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.14

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