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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 913.16 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 913.16 and 218.64 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 913.16 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/913.16 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 913.16 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 199,653.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,653.30/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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