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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.36, 983.85 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.36, 983.85 and 217.50 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.36 : 983.85 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.36/983.85 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.36x = 983.85 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.36x = 213,987.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,987.38/656.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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