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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.24, 1,353.35 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.24, 1,353.35 and 218.24 is: 327.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.24 : 1,353.35 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.24/1,353.35 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.24x = 1,353.35 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.24x = 295,347.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,347.25/902.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.35

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