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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.84, 620.36 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.84, 620.36 and 218.80 is: 327.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.84 : 620.36 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.84/620.36 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.84x = 620.36 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.84x = 135,734.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,734.77/413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.99

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