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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.19, 1,203.26 and 217.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.19, 1,203.26 and 217.19 is: 325.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.19 : 1,203.26 = 217.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.19/1,203.26 = 217.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.19x = 1,203.26 × 217.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.19x = 261,328.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,328.94/802.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.77

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