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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.54, 912.95 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.54, 912.95 and 218.52 is: 327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.54 : 912.95 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.54/912.95 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.54x = 912.95 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.54x = 199,497.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,497.83/608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.83

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