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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826, 1,239 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826, 1,239 and 218 is: 327

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826 : 1,239 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826/1,239 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826x = 1,239 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826x = 270,102
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,102/826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327

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