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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.15, 975.24 and 211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.15, 975.24 and 211.40 is: 317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.15 : 975.24 = 211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.15/975.24 = 211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.15x = 975.24 × 211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.15x = 206,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,165.74/650.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.10

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