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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.10, 912.06 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.10, 912.06 and 218.40 is: 327.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.10 : 912.06 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.10/912.06 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.10x = 912.06 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.10x = 199,193.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,193.90/608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.57

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