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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.15, 976.86 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.15, 976.86 and 218.28 is: 327.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.15 : 976.86 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.15/976.86 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.15x = 976.86 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.15x = 213,229.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,229.00/651.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.47

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