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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.23, 976.93 and 212.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.23, 976.93 and 212.33 is: 318.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.23 : 976.93 = 212.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.23/976.93 = 212.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.23x = 976.93 × 212.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.23x = 207,433.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,433.46/651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.53

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