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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.88, 976.36 and 212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.88, 976.36 and 212.16 is: 318.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.88 : 976.36 = 212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.88/976.36 = 212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.88x = 976.36 × 212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.88x = 207,144.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,144.54/650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.25

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