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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.72, 977.62 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.72, 977.62 and 218.94 is: 328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.72 : 977.62 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.72/977.62 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.72x = 977.62 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.72x = 214,040.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,040.12/651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.42

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