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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.88, 977.91 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.88, 977.91 and 219.16 is: 328.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.88 : 977.91 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.88/977.91 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.88x = 977.91 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.88x = 214,315.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,315.49/651.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.77

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