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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652.09, 978.15 and 213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652.09, 978.15 and 213.34 is: 320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652.09 : 978.15 = 213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652.09/978.15 = 213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652.09x = 978.15 × 213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652.09x = 208,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,680.43/652.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.02

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