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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.97, 976.48 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.97, 976.48 and 212.22 is: 318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.97 : 976.48 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.97/976.48 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.97x = 976.48 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.97x = 207,229.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,229.25/650.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.34

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