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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.04, 912.23 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.04, 912.23 and 218.13 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.04 : 912.23 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.04/912.23 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.04x = 912.23 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.04x = 198,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,984.73/608.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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