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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.44, 875.13 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.44, 875.13 and 218.22 is: 327.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.44 : 875.13 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.44/875.13 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.44x = 875.13 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.44x = 190,970.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,970.87/583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.32

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