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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.14, 985.68 and 218.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.14, 985.68 and 218.36 is: 327.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.14 : 985.68 = 218.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.14/985.68 = 218.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.14x = 985.68 × 218.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.14x = 215,233.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,233.08/657.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.53

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