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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.20, 976.44 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.20, 976.44 and 218.32 is: 327.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.20 : 976.44 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.20/976.44 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.20x = 976.44 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.20x = 213,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,176.38/651.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.36

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