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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.84, 977.90 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.84, 977.90 and 219.28 is: 328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.84 : 977.90 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.84/977.90 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.84x = 977.90 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.84x = 214,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,433.91/651.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.97

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