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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.13, 912.15 and 218.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.13, 912.15 and 218.10 is: 327.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.13 : 912.15 = 218.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.13/912.15 = 218.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.13x = 912.15 × 218.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.13x = 198,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,939.92/608.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.13

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