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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.22, 975.21 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.22, 975.21 and 217.50 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.22 : 975.21 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.22/975.21 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.22x = 975.21 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.22x = 212,108.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,108.18/650.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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