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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.14, 875.99 and 218.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.14, 875.99 and 218.83 is: 328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.14 : 875.99 = 218.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.14/875.99 = 218.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.14x = 875.99 × 218.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.14x = 191,691.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,691.25/584.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.16

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