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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.11, 976.80 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.11, 976.80 and 218.25 is: 327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.11 : 976.80 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.11/976.80 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.11x = 976.80 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.11x = 213,187.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,187.42/651.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.42

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