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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.07, 1,353.11 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.07, 1,353.11 and 218.07 is: 327.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.07 : 1,353.11 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.07/1,353.11 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.07x = 1,353.11 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.07x = 295,071.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,071.61/902.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.11

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