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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.71, 905.02 and 218.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.71, 905.02 and 218.87 is: 328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.71 : 905.02 = 218.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.71/905.02 = 218.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.71x = 905.02 × 218.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.71x = 198,081.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,081.73/603.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.11

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