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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.38, 620.52 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.38, 620.52 and 218.62 is: 328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.38 : 620.52 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.38/620.52 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.38x = 620.52 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.38x = 135,658.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,658.08/413.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.17

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