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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 615.84 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 615.84 and 218.76 is: 327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 615.84 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/615.84 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 615.84 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 134,721.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,721.16/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.79

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