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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.64, 912.84 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.64, 912.84 and 218.62 is: 327.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.64 : 912.84 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.64/912.84 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.64x = 912.84 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.64x = 199,565.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,565.08/608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.89

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