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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.87, 911.76 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.87, 911.76 and 218.08 is: 327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.87 : 911.76 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.87/911.76 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.87x = 911.76 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.87x = 198,836.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,836.62/607.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.10

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