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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.92, 616.56 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.92, 616.56 and 218.50 is: 327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.92 : 616.56 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.92/616.56 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.92x = 616.56 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.92x = 134,718.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,718.36/410.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.85

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