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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 911.88 and 218.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 911.88 and 218.13 is: 327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 911.88 = 218.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/911.88 = 218.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 911.88 × 218.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 198,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,908.38/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.07

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