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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.44, 976.96 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.44, 976.96 and 218.48 is: 327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.44 : 976.96 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.44/976.96 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.44x = 976.96 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.44x = 213,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,446.22/651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.65

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