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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.44, 875.31 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.44, 875.31 and 218.25 is: 327.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.44 : 875.31 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.44/875.31 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.44x = 875.31 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.44x = 191,038.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,038.05/583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.44

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