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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.71, 913.13 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.71, 913.13 and 218.68 is: 328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.71 : 913.13 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.71/913.13 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.71x = 913.13 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.71x = 199,683.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,683.27/608.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.04

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