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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.22, 976.86 and 218.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.22, 976.86 and 218.38 is: 327.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.22 : 976.86 = 218.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.22/976.86 = 218.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.22x = 976.86 × 218.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.22x = 213,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,326.69/651.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.58

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