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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.18, 975.36 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.18, 975.36 and 217.28 is: 325.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.18 : 975.36 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.18/975.36 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.18x = 975.36 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.18x = 211,926.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,926.22/650.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.95

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