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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.98, 912.11 and 218.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.98, 912.11 and 218.00 is: 327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.98 : 912.11 = 218.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.98/912.11 = 218.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.98x = 912.11 × 218.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.98x = 198,834.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,834.33/607.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.04

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