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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.93, 618.18 and 217.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.93, 618.18 and 217.46 is: 325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.93 : 618.18 = 217.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.93/618.18 = 217.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.93x = 618.18 × 217.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.93x = 134,429.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,429.42/412.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.55

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