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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.31, 975.10 and 217.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.31, 975.10 and 217.23 is: 325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.31 : 975.10 = 217.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.31/975.10 = 217.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.31x = 975.10 × 217.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.31x = 211,820.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,820.97/650.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.72

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