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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.81, 976.22 and 212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.81, 976.22 and 212.09 is: 318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.81 : 976.22 = 212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.81/976.22 = 212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.81x = 976.22 × 212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.81x = 207,040.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,040.56/650.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.13

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