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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.40, 616.26 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.40, 616.26 and 218.44 is: 327.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.40 : 616.26 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.40/616.26 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.40x = 616.26 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.40x = 134,615.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,615.83/411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.21

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