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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.08, 912.31 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.08, 912.31 and 218.07 is: 327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.08 : 912.31 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.08/912.31 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.08x = 912.31 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.08x = 198,947.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,947.51/608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.17

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