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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.48, 912.36 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.48, 912.36 and 218.36 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.48 : 912.36 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.48/912.36 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.48x = 912.36 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.48x = 199,222.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,222.93/608.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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