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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.43, 875.86 and 218.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.43, 875.86 and 218.85 is: 327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.43 : 875.86 = 218.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.43/875.86 = 218.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.43x = 875.86 × 218.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.43x = 191,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,677.58/584.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.98

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