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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.41, 875.31 and 218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.41, 875.31 and 218.23 is: 327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.41 : 875.31 = 218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.41/875.31 = 218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.41x = 875.31 × 218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.41x = 191,018.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,018.90/583.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.42

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