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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.13, 620.04 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.13, 620.04 and 218.13 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.13 : 620.04 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.13/620.04 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.13x = 620.04 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.13x = 135,249.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,249.33/413.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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