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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.46, 912.15 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.46, 912.15 and 218.19 is: 327.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.46 : 912.15 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.46/912.15 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.46x = 912.15 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.46x = 199,022.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,022.01/608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.09

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