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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.16, 876.14 and 218.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.16, 876.14 and 218.86 is: 328.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.16 : 876.14 = 218.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.16/876.14 = 218.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.16x = 876.14 × 218.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.16x = 191,752.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,752.00/584.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.25

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