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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.56, 905.34 and 218.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.56, 905.34 and 218.81 is: 328.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.56 : 905.34 = 218.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.56/905.34 = 218.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.56x = 905.34 × 218.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.56x = 198,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,100.53/603.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.22

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