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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.68, 1,205.49 and 218.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.68, 1,205.49 and 218.78 is: 328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.68 : 1,205.49 = 218.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.68/1,205.49 = 218.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.68x = 1,205.49 × 218.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.68x = 263,731.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,731.95/803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.15

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