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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.33, 977.18 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.33, 977.18 and 212.66 is: 319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.33 : 977.18 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.33/977.18 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.33x = 977.18 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.33x = 207,801.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,801.15/651.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.04

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