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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.13, 976.85 and 218.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.13, 976.85 and 218.29 is: 327.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.13 : 976.85 = 218.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.13/976.85 = 218.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.13x = 976.85 × 218.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.13x = 213,236.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,236.59/651.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.49

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