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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.64, 913.09 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.64, 913.09 and 218.66 is: 328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.64 : 913.09 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.64/913.09 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.64x = 913.09 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.64x = 199,656.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,656.26/608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.04

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