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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.87, 977.94 and 218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.87, 977.94 and 218.97 is: 328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.87 : 977.94 = 218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.87/977.94 = 218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.87x = 977.94 × 218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.87x = 214,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,139.52/651.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.50

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