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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 976.34 and 218.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 976.34 and 218.02 is: 327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 976.34 = 218.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/976.34 = 218.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 976.34 × 218.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 212,861.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,861.65/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.04

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