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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.23, 976.69 and 212.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.23, 976.69 and 212.41 is: 318.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.23 : 976.69 = 212.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.23/976.69 = 212.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.23x = 976.69 × 212.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.23x = 207,458.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,458.72/651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.56

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