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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.26, 912.40 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.26, 912.40 and 218.26 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.26 : 912.40 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.26/912.40 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.26x = 912.40 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.26x = 199,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,140.42/608.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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