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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.76, 905.72 and 218.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.76, 905.72 and 218.96 is: 328.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.76 : 905.72 = 218.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.76/905.72 = 218.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.76x = 905.72 × 218.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.76x = 198,316.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,316.45/603.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.47

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