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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.98, 790.46 and 218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.98, 790.46 and 218.82 is: 328.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.98 : 790.46 = 218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.98/790.46 = 218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.98x = 790.46 × 218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.98x = 172,968.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,968.46/526.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.23

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