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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.67, 985.86 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.67, 985.86 and 218.62 is: 327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.67 : 985.86 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.67/985.86 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.67x = 985.86 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.67x = 215,528.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,528.71/657.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.72

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