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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.26, 1,350.39 and 216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.26, 1,350.39 and 216.26 is: 324.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.26 : 1,350.39 = 216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.26/1,350.39 = 216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.26x = 1,350.39 × 216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.26x = 292,032.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,032.13/900.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.39

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