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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.85, 913.17 and 218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.85, 913.17 and 218.78 is: 328.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.85 : 913.17 = 218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.85/913.17 = 218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.85x = 913.17 × 218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.85x = 199,783.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,783.33/608.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.13

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