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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.26, 875.86 and 218.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.26, 875.86 and 218.85 is: 328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.26 : 875.86 = 218.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.26/875.86 = 218.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.26x = 875.86 × 218.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.26x = 191,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,684.29/584.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.08

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