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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.42, 875.16 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.42, 875.16 and 218.08 is: 327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.42 : 875.16 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.42/875.16 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.42x = 875.16 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.42x = 190,854.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,854.89/583.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.13

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