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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.25, 912.38 and 218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.25, 912.38 and 218.27 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.25 : 912.38 = 218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.25/912.38 = 218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.25x = 912.38 × 218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.25x = 199,145.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,145.18/608.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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