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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.56, 912.66 and 218.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.56, 912.66 and 218.53 is: 327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.56 : 912.66 = 218.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.56/912.66 = 218.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.56x = 912.66 × 218.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.56x = 199,443.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,443.59/608.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.73

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