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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.00, 1,204.39 and 218.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.00, 1,204.39 and 218.04 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.00 : 1,204.39 = 218.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.00/1,204.39 = 218.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.00x = 1,204.39 × 218.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.00x = 262,608.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,608.34/803.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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