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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.02, 876.18 and 218.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.02, 876.18 and 218.81 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.02 : 876.18 = 218.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.02/876.18 = 218.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.02x = 876.18 × 218.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.02x = 191,716.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,716.95/584.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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