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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.08, 975.30 and 217.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.08, 975.30 and 217.36 is: 326.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.08 : 975.30 = 217.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.08/975.30 = 217.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.08x = 975.30 × 217.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.08x = 211,991.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,991.21/650.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.10

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