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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.04, 976.72 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.04, 976.72 and 218.16 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.04 : 976.72 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.04/976.72 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.04x = 976.72 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.04x = 213,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,081.24/651.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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