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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.14, 976.50 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.14, 976.50 and 218.30 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.14 : 976.50 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.14/976.50 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.14x = 976.50 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.14x = 213,169.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,169.95/651.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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