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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.21, 976.55 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.21, 976.55 and 218.13 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.21 : 976.55 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.21/976.55 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.21x = 976.55 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.21x = 213,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,013.76/651.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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