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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.80, 904.24 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.80, 904.24 and 218 is: 327.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.80 : 904.24 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.80/904.24 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.80x = 904.24 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.80x = 197,124.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,124.32/602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.01

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