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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.28, 975.20 and 217.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.28, 975.20 and 217.33 is: 325.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.28 : 975.20 = 217.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.28/975.20 = 217.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.28x = 975.20 × 217.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.28x = 211,940.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,940.22/650.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.92

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