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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.22, 975.18 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.22, 975.18 and 211.52 is: 317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.22 : 975.18 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.22/975.18 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.22x = 975.18 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.22x = 206,265.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,265.20/650.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.22

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