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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.70, 977.53 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.70, 977.53 and 218.82 is: 328.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.70 : 977.53 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.70/977.53 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.70x = 977.53 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.70x = 213,903.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,903.11/651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.22

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