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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.11, 875 and 218.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.11, 875 and 218.15 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.11 : 875 = 218.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.11/875 = 218.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.11x = 875 × 218.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.11x = 190,881.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,881.25/583.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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