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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.26, 1,351.89 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.26, 1,351.89 and 217.26 is: 325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.26 : 1,351.89 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.26/1,351.89 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.26x = 1,351.89 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.26x = 293,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,711.62/901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.89

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