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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.94, 978.18 and 219.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.94, 978.18 and 219.13 is: 328.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.94 : 978.18 = 219.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.94/978.18 = 219.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.94x = 978.18 × 219.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.94x = 214,348.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,348.58/651.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.79

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