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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.08, 903.96 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.08, 903.96 and 218.24 is: 327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.08 : 903.96 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.08/903.96 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.08x = 903.96 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.08x = 197,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,280.23/603.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.12

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