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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.31, 977.10 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.31, 977.10 and 218.50 is: 327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.31 : 977.10 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.31/977.10 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.31x = 977.10 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.31x = 213,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,496.35/651.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.80

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