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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.01, 975.15 and 217.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.01, 975.15 and 217.20 is: 325.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.01 : 975.15 = 217.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.01/975.15 = 217.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.01x = 975.15 × 217.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.01x = 211,802.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,802.58/650.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.85

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