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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.02, 976.55 and 218.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.02, 976.55 and 218.18 is: 327.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.02 : 976.55 = 218.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.02/976.55 = 218.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.02x = 976.55 × 218.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.02x = 213,065.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,065.03/651.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.28

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