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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.99, 976.49 and 218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.99, 976.49 and 218.14 is: 327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.99 : 976.49 = 218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.99/976.49 = 218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.99x = 976.49 × 218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.99x = 213,011.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,011.53/650.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.21

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