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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651.96, 977.34 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651.96, 977.34 and 218.82 is: 328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651.96 : 977.34 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651.96/977.34 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651.96x = 977.34 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651.96x = 213,861.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,861.54/651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.03

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