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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.18, 976.70 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.18, 976.70 and 218.28 is: 327.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.18 : 976.70 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.18/976.70 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.18x = 976.70 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.18x = 213,194.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,194.08/651.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.40

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