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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.28, 904.92 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.28, 904.92 and 218.44 is: 327.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.28 : 904.92 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.28/904.92 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.28x = 904.92 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.28x = 197,665.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,665.11/603.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.65

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