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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.88, 1,352.81 and 217.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.88, 1,352.81 and 217.88 is: 326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.88 : 1,352.81 = 217.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.88/1,352.81 = 217.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.88x = 1,352.81 × 217.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.88x = 294,744.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,744.02/901.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.81

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