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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.88, 977.92 and 218.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.88, 977.92 and 218.92 is: 328.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.88 : 977.92 = 218.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.88/977.92 = 218.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.88x = 977.92 × 218.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.88x = 214,086.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,086.25/651.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.41

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