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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.96, 976.61 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.96, 976.61 and 218.12 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.96 : 976.61 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.96/976.61 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.96x = 976.61 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.96x = 213,018.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,018.17/650.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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