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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.68, 995.27 and 218.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.68, 995.27 and 218.85 is: 328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.68 : 995.27 = 218.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.68/995.27 = 218.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.68x = 995.27 × 218.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.68x = 217,810.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,810.83/663.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.19

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