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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.26, 912.41 and 218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.26, 912.41 and 218.14 is: 327.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.26 : 912.41 = 218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.26/912.41 = 218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.26x = 912.41 × 218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.26x = 199,033.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,033.12/608.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.22

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