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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.66, 920.36 and 218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.66, 920.36 and 218.32 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.66 : 920.36 = 218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.66/920.36 = 218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.66x = 920.36 × 218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.66x = 200,933.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,933.00/613.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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