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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.20, 975.03 and 217.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.20, 975.03 and 217.27 is: 325.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.20 : 975.03 = 217.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.20/975.03 = 217.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.20x = 975.03 × 217.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.20x = 211,844.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,844.77/650.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.81

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