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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.56, 913.09 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.56, 913.09 and 218.61 is: 328.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.56 : 913.09 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.56/913.09 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.56x = 913.09 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.56x = 199,610.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,610.60/608.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.00

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