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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.28, 977.12 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.28, 977.12 and 218.40 is: 327.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.28 : 977.12 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.28/977.12 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.28x = 977.12 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.28x = 213,403.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,403.01/651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.67

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