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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.42, 977.07 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.42, 977.07 and 218.52 is: 327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.42 : 977.07 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.42/977.07 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.42x = 977.07 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.42x = 213,509.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,509.34/651.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.76

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