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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.05, 973.64 and 216.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.05, 973.64 and 216.24 is: 324.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.05 : 973.64 = 216.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.05/973.64 = 216.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.05x = 973.64 × 216.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.05x = 210,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,539.91/649.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.38

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