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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.54, 913.04 and 218.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.54, 913.04 and 218.58 is: 327.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.54 : 913.04 = 218.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.54/913.04 = 218.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.54x = 913.04 × 218.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.54x = 199,572.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,572.28/608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.95

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