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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.94, 976.56 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.94, 976.56 and 218.10 is: 327.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.94 : 976.56 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.94/976.56 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.94x = 976.56 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.94x = 212,987.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,987.74/650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.20

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