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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.01, 1,204.54 and 218.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.01, 1,204.54 and 218.11 is: 327.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.01 : 1,204.54 = 218.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.01/1,204.54 = 218.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.01x = 1,204.54 × 218.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.01x = 262,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,722.22/803.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.17

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