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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.93, 619.45 and 218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.93, 619.45 and 218.03 is: 327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.93 : 619.45 = 218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.93/619.45 = 218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.93x = 619.45 × 218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.93x = 135,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,055.04/412.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.06

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