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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.95, 976.52 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.95, 976.52 and 218 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.95 : 976.52 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.95/976.52 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.95x = 976.52 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.95x = 212,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,881.36/650.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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