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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.14, 912.34 and 218.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.14, 912.34 and 218.16 is: 327.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.14 : 912.34 = 218.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.14/912.34 = 218.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.14x = 912.34 × 218.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.14x = 199,036.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,036.09/608.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.29

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