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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.82, 618.57 and 217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.82, 618.57 and 217.81 is: 326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.82 : 618.57 = 217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.82/618.57 = 217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.82x = 618.57 × 217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.82x = 134,731.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,731.50/412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.37

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