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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.15, 876.10 and 218.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.15, 876.10 and 218.93 is: 328.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.15 : 876.10 = 218.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.15/876.10 = 218.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.15x = 876.10 × 218.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.15x = 191,799.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,799.65/584.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.34

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