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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.81, 976.32 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.81, 976.32 and 212.16 is: 318.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.81 : 976.32 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.81/976.32 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.81x = 976.32 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.81x = 207,136.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,136.05/650.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.28

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