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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.20, 976.59 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.20, 976.59 and 218.25 is: 327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.20 : 976.59 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.20/976.59 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.20x = 976.59 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.20x = 213,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,140.77/651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.31

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