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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.94, 976.50 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.94, 976.50 and 218.22 is: 327.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.94 : 976.50 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.94/976.50 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.94x = 976.50 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.94x = 213,091.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,091.83/650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.36

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