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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.67, 913.10 and 218.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.67, 913.10 and 218.67 is: 328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.67 : 913.10 = 218.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.67/913.10 = 218.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.67x = 913.10 × 218.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.67x = 199,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,666.48/608.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.04

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