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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.08, 976.56 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.08, 976.56 and 218.22 is: 327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.08 : 976.56 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.08/976.56 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.08x = 976.56 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.08x = 213,104.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,104.92/651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.31

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