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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.25, 618.86 and 218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.25, 618.86 and 218.43 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.25 : 618.86 = 218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.25/618.86 = 218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.25x = 618.86 × 218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.25x = 135,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,176.50/413.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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