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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.26, 620.24 and 218.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.26, 620.24 and 218.50 is: 327.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.26 : 620.24 = 218.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.26/620.24 = 218.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.26x = 620.24 × 218.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.26x = 135,522.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,522.44/413.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.94

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