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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.40, 905.10 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.40, 905.10 and 218.60 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.40 : 905.10 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.40/905.10 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.40x = 905.10 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.40x = 197,854.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,854.86/603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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