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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.45, 977.27 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.45, 977.27 and 218.50 is: 327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.45 : 977.27 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.45/977.27 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.45x = 977.27 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.45x = 213,533.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,533.50/651.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.78

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