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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.50, 619.92 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.50, 619.92 and 218.28 is: 327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.50 : 619.92 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.50/619.92 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.50x = 619.92 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.50x = 135,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,316.14/413.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.25

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