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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.37, 875.07 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.37, 875.07 and 218.16 is: 327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.37 : 875.07 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.37/875.07 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.37x = 875.07 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.37x = 190,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,905.27/583.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.25

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