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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 977.14 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 977.14 and 218.69 is: 327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 977.14 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/977.14 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 977.14 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 213,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,690.75/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.83

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