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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.68, 616.74 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.68, 616.74 and 218.84 is: 327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.68 : 616.74 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.68/616.74 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.68x = 616.74 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.68x = 134,967.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,967.38/411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.85

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