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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.09, 976.69 and 218.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.09, 976.69 and 218.31 is: 327.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.09 : 976.69 = 218.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.09/976.69 = 218.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.09x = 976.69 × 218.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.09x = 213,221.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,221.19/651.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.48

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