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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.07, 976.33 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.07, 976.33 and 218.26 is: 327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.07 : 976.33 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.07/976.33 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.07x = 976.33 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.07x = 213,093.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,093.79/651.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.30

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