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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.12, 976.66 and 212.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.12, 976.66 and 212.36 is: 318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.12 : 976.66 = 212.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.12/976.66 = 212.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.12x = 976.66 × 212.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.12x = 207,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,403.52/651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.53

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