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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.27, 976.97 and 218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.27, 976.97 and 218.33 is: 327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.27 : 976.97 = 218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.27/976.97 = 218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.27x = 976.97 × 218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.27x = 213,295.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,295.88/651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.51

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