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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.32, 617.21 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.32, 617.21 and 218.94 is: 328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.32 : 617.21 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.32/617.21 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.32x = 617.21 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.32x = 135,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,127.78/411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.53

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