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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.46, 620.36 and 218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.46, 620.36 and 218.46 is: 327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.46 : 620.36 = 218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.46/620.36 = 218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.46x = 620.36 × 218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.46x = 135,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,522.75/413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.78

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