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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 913.17 and 218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 913.17 and 218.91 is: 328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 913.17 = 218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/913.17 = 218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 913.17 × 218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 199,902.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,902.04/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.28

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