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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.43, 876.48 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.43, 876.48 and 218.96 is: 328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.43 : 876.48 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.43/876.48 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.43x = 876.48 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.43x = 191,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,909.68/584.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.37

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