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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902, 1,353 and 218

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902, 1,353 and 218 is: 327

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902 : 1,353 = 218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902/1,353 = 218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902x = 1,353 × 218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902x = 294,954
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,954/902
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327

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