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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.11, 911.92 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.11, 911.92 and 218.04 is: 326.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.11 : 911.92 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.11/911.92 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.11x = 911.92 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.11x = 198,835.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,835.04/608.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.97

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