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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.68, 977.45 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.68, 977.45 and 218.84 is: 328.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.68 : 977.45 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.68/977.45 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.68x = 977.45 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.68x = 213,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,900.82/651.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.23

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