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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.14, 616.70 and 218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.14, 616.70 and 218.72 is: 328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.14 : 616.70 = 218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.14/616.70 = 218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.14x = 616.70 × 218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.14x = 134,882.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,882.09/411.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.07

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