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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.97, 913.53 and 218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.97, 913.53 and 218.91 is: 328.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.97 : 913.53 = 218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.97/913.53 = 218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.97x = 913.53 × 218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.97x = 199,980.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,980.85/608.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.39

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