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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.03, 1,204.61 and 218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.03, 1,204.61 and 218.03 is: 327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.03 : 1,204.61 = 218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.03/1,204.61 = 218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.03x = 1,204.61 × 218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.03x = 262,634.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,634.01/803.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.06

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