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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.57, 1,350.86 and 216.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.57, 1,350.86 and 216.57 is: 324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.57 : 1,350.86 = 216.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.57/1,350.86 = 216.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.57x = 1,350.86 × 216.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.57x = 292,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,554.67/900.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.86

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