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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603, 904.91 and 218.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603, 904.91 and 218.25 is: 327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603 : 904.91 = 218.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603/904.91 = 218.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603x = 904.91 × 218.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603x = 197,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,495.52/603
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.52

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