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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.63, 912.60 and 218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.63, 912.60 and 218.48 is: 327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.63 : 912.60 = 218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.63/912.60 = 218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.63x = 912.60 × 218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.63x = 199,380.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,380.29/608.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.59

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