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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.69, 985.19 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.69, 985.19 and 218.08 is: 327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.69 : 985.19 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.69/985.19 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.69x = 985.19 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.69x = 214,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,850.24/656.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.17

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